US Bridges

Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River

Fair

Marquette County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W of M-553 · Structure no. 000000000013719

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River in Marquette County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUncle Tom Road
CrossesE Br Escanaba River
Location2.0 MI W of M-553
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMarquette County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.36661, -87.45375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Uncle Tom Road over E Br Escanaba River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.