US Bridges

County RD 573 over Carp River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 1 Mile North of US-41 · Structure no. 000000000006547

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
854
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 573 over Carp River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 573 over Carp River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 573
CrossesCarp River
Location1 Mile North of US-41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.51513, -87.67493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 573 over Carp River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 573 over Carp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 573 over Carp River carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD 573 over Carp River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 573 over Carp River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.