Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Michigan · 3 MI S 0.5 M E of Nirvana · Structure no. 000000000005298
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 121 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2027. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Queens Highway over M Br Pere Marquette Riv?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.