US Bridges

James Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.

Good

Lake County, Michigan · 3 Miles South of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000000005294

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Road
CrossesM Br Pere Marquette Riv.
Location3 Miles South of Baldwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLake County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.85641, -85.84109
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2007)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does James Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv. carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is James Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns James Road over M Br Pere Marquette Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.