Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek
PoorMackinac County, Michigan · 1.9 M N of US-2 · Structure no. 000000000013720
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Hill Road over Hog Island Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.