US Bridges

Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River

Good

Mackinac County, Michigan · 2.2 MI E of Engadine · Structure no. 000000000005975

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHiawatha Trail
CrossesMillecoquins River
Location2.2 MI E of Engadine
RouteCounty Highway 4978
Coordinates46.12901, -85.52517
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hiawatha Trail over Millecoquins River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.