US Bridges

Aao Road over Big Dead River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.05 MI W of Aat Road · Structure no. 000000000006566

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aao Road over Big Dead River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aao Road over Big Dead River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2022. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesAao Road
CrossesBig Dead River
Location0.05 MI W of Aat Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.6326, -87.78287
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2002)
Projected traffic100 by 2022
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Aao Road over Big Dead River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aao Road over Big Dead 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 2023.

How much traffic does Aao Road over Big Dead River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aao Road over Big Dead River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Aao Road over Big Dead River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.