US Bridges

Usfs RTE 3458 over Carp River

PoorPosted for load

Mackinac County, Michigan · 3 MI N Burma Road · Structure no. 091005000001071

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Usfs RTE 3458 over Carp River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usfs RTE 3458 over Carp River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2015. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsfs RTE 3458
CrossesCarp River
Location3 MI N Burma Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 3458
Coordinates46.0752, -84.9623
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic15 by 2015
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$166,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usfs RTE 3458 over Carp River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usfs RTE 3458 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 2023.

How much traffic does Usfs RTE 3458 over Carp River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Usfs RTE 3458 over Carp River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Usfs RTE 3458 over Carp River?

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