US Bridges

Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay River

Good

Marquette County, Michigan · 1.8 MI W of Skandia · Structure no. 000000000012702

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2020. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTd (town Hall Rd)
CrossesE Br of Chocolay River
Location1.8 MI W of Skandia
RouteCounty Highway 884
Coordinates46.37669, -87.26961
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2001)
Projected traffic275 by 2020
Trucks1%
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 Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay 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 Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Td (town Hall Rd) over E Br of Chocolay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.