US Bridges

Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Humboldt · Structure no. 000000000006584

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri is a concrete culvert carrying Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFx Road
CrossesMiddle Br of Escanaba Ri
Location0.3 MI N of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.49921, -87.88655
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri 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 Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m).

Who owns Fx Road over Middle Br of Escanaba Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.