US Bridges

Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · In Village of Gwinn · Structure no. 000000000006580

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,986
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River is a wood or timber slab carrying Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,986 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,063 by 2020. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIron Street
CrossesE Branch Escanaba River
LocationIn Village of Gwinn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.28318, -87.43601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation*: *
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,986 (2001)
Projected traffic2,063 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River carry?

About 1,986 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Street over E Branch Escanaba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.