Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River
GoodIron County, Michigan · 0.25 Mi.West of USH141 · Structure no. 000000000004202
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2014. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Farm Rd. over Hemlock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.