US Bridges

Carson Road over Carp River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Lakeshore DR · Structure no. 000000000006623

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Road over Carp River is a concrete culvert carrying Carson Road over Carp River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

CarriesCarson Road
CrossesCarp River
Location0.1 MI W of Lakeshore DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates46.49634, -87.68152
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2003)
Projected traffic232 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carson Road over Carp River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carson Road over Carp River carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Carson Road over Carp River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Carson Road over Carp River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.