US Bridges

Cg Road over Escanaba River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 3.5 Miles S of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000006577

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cg Road over Escanaba River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cg Road over Escanaba River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 82 years old, older 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, projected to reach 80 by 2020. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCg Road
CrossesEscanaba River
Location3.5 Miles S of Greenwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.3853, -87.74675
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2001)
Projected traffic80 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Cg Road over Escanaba River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Cg Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cg Road over Escanaba River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Cg Road over Escanaba River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cg Road over Escanaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.