US Bridges

Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · W Limits of Ishpeming · Structure no. 000000000006521

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,187
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,187 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2023. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesOld M-28 Br
CrossesCarp River Channel
LocationW Limits of Ishpeming
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.48636, -87.68943
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,187 (2003)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2023
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel carry?

About 4,187 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Old M-28 Br over Carp River Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.