Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River
PoorMarquette County, Michigan · In Village of Gwinn · Structure no. 000000000006581
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2020. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Eyz Road over E Branch Escanaba River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.