US Bridges

Np Road over Carp River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 3.5 MI N of Cascade · Structure no. 000000000006610

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Np Road over Carp River is a concrete culvert carrying Np Road over Carp River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNp Road
CrossesCarp River
Location3.5 MI N of Cascade
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.49469, -87.47106
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2036
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Np Road over Carp River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Np Road over Carp 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 Np Road over Carp River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Np Road over Carp River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m).

Who owns Np Road over Carp River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.