US Bridges

Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.

Good

Lake County, Michigan · In Chase · Structure no. 000000000005289

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDepot Street
CrossesM Br Pere Marquette Riv.
LocationIn Chase
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.88534, -85.63724
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2007)
Projected traffic140 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Street over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.