US Bridges

Fence River RD over Fence River

Good

Iron County, Michigan · 7.0 MI West M-95 · Structure no. 000000000004206

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fence River RD over Fence River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fence River RD over Fence River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2000. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesFence River RD
CrossesFence River
Location7.0 MI West M-95
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.27933, -88.15398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1994)
Projected traffic30 by 2000
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fence River RD over Fence River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fence River RD over Fence 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 Fence River RD over Fence River carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Fence River RD over Fence River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fence River RD over Fence River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.