US Bridges

3332 over Carp River

FairPosted for load

Mackinac County, Michigan · 3.062 West on 3332 · Structure no. 091005000018556

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

3332 over Carp River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3332 over Carp River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries3332
CrossesCarp River
Location3.062 West on 3332
RouteFederal Lands Road 3332
Coordinates46.07508, -84.96211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1996)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3332 over Carp River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3332 over Carp 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 3332 over Carp River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is 3332 over Carp River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 3332 over Carp River?

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