US Bridges

M-28 over E Br Fox River

Fair

Luce County, Michigan · 2.8 MI E of Schlcrft Col · Structure no. 000000000005902

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,763
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over E Br Fox River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-28 over E Br Fox River in Luce County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,908 by 2018. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesE Br Fox River
Location2.8 MI E of Schlcrft Col
RouteState Highway 28
CountyLuce County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.3355, -85.81583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2007)
Projected traffic2,908 by 2018
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-28 over E Br Fox River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over E Br Fox 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 2023.

How much traffic does M-28 over E Br Fox River carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over E Br Fox River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over E Br Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.