US Bridges

County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 7 Miles South of Palmer · Structure no. 000000000006534

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2016. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 565
CrossesM Br Escanaba River
Location7 Miles South of Palmer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.35096, -87.60334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2001)
Projected traffic250 by 2016
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 565 over M Br Escanaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.