M-116 over Lincoln River
FairMason County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of Ludington · Structure no. 000000000006631
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,764
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-116 over Lincoln River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-116 over Lincoln River in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,929 by 2018. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-116 over Lincoln River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is M-116 over Lincoln 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does M-116 over Lincoln River carry?
About 4,764 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is M-116 over Lincoln River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns M-116 over Lincoln River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.