US Bridges

Brady Ave. over Iron River

GoodPosted for load

Iron County, Michigan · 0.6 MI No CO RD 424 · Structure no. 000000000004213

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady Ave. over Iron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brady Ave. over Iron River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2016. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrady Ave.
CrossesIron River
Location0.6 MI No CO RD 424
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.06665, -88.62751
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1996)
Projected traffic410 by 2016
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brady Ave. over Iron River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brady Ave. over Iron 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 Brady Ave. over Iron River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Brady Ave. over Iron River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brady Ave. over Iron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.