14th Avenue over Iron River
FairPosted for loadIron County, Michigan · 1200 Ft East CO RD 653 · Structure no. 000000000004221
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
14th Avenue over Iron River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 14th Avenue over Iron River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2010. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 14th Avenue over Iron River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 14th Avenue 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 14th Avenue over Iron River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is 14th Avenue over Iron River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 14th Avenue over Iron River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.