US Bridges

Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 3 MI E of New Swanzy · Structure no. 000000000006579

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl is a concrete culvert carrying Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEm Road
CrossesMehl and Little Lk Ovrfl
Location3 MI E of New Swanzy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.27316, -87.36883
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
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 Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl 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 Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Em Road over Mehl and Little Lk Ovrfl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.