US Bridges

CO RD 424 over Iron River

Fair

Iron County, Michigan · So City Limits · Structure no. 000000000004214

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 424 over Iron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 424 over Iron River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2016. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 424
CrossesIron River
LocationSo City Limits
RouteCity Street 3616
Coordinates46.05837, -88.62687
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1996)
Projected traffic750 by 2016
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CO RD 424 over Iron River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CO RD 424 over Iron River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 424 over Iron River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is CO RD 424 over Iron River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 424 over Iron River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.