US Bridges

Fremont Road over Pine River

Fair

Isabella County, Michigan · NW Cor Sec 25 Rolland Twp · Structure no. 000000000004273

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fremont Road over Pine River is a steel culvert carrying Fremont Road over Pine River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2022. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFremont Road
CrossesPine River
LocationNW Cor Sec 25 Rolland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4952, -84.98552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2002)
Projected traffic360 by 2022
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

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 Fremont Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fremont Road over Pine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fremont Road over Pine River carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Fremont Road over Pine River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Fremont Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.