US Bridges

Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River

PoorPosted for load

Mackinac County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W H63 · Structure no. 091005000001069

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2015. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesUsfs RTE 3445
CrossesCarp River
Location0.1 MI W H63
RouteFederal Lands Road 3445
Coordinates46.03386, -84.72014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1998)
Projected traffic15 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Usfs RTE 3445 over Carp River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.