US Bridges

FR 2130 over Perch River

Good

Iron County, Michigan · N End of Perch Lake · Structure no. 090704000016286

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2130 over Perch River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 2130 over Perch River in Iron County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFR 2130
CrossesPerch River
LocationN End of Perch Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 2130
Coordinates46.3768, -88.6473
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 2130 over Perch River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 2130 over Perch 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 FR 2130 over Perch River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is FR 2130 over Perch River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FR 2130 over Perch River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.