US Bridges

Townline Road over Munescong River

FairPosted for load

Mackinac County, Michigan · 6.25 MI W of Pickford · Structure no. 000000000005981

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline Road over Munescong River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townline Road over Munescong River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTownline Road
CrossesMunescong River
Location6.25 MI W of Pickford
RouteCounty Highway 1722
Coordinates46.15826, -84.4939
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Townline Road over Munescong River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townline Road over Munescong 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Townline Road over Munescong River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Townline Road over Munescong River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Townline Road over Munescong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.