US Bridges

M-28 over E Br Sage River

Fair

Luce County, Michigan · 4.2 MI W of Chippewa Col · Structure no. 000000000005907

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,127
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over E Br Sage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-28 over E Br Sage River in Luce County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2018. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesE Br Sage River
Location4.2 MI W of Chippewa Col
RouteState Highway 28
CountyLuce County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.30355, -85.32205
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2007)
Projected traffic3,129 by 2018
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 Sage River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over E Br Sage 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 Sage River carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over E Br Sage River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.