Custer Road over Pere Marquette River
GoodMason County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Custer · Structure no. 000000000006664
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Custer Road over Pere Marquette River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custer Road over Pere Marquette River in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 72 years old, older 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Custer Road over Pere Marquette River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Custer Road over Pere Marquette 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Custer Road over Pere Marquette River carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Custer Road over Pere Marquette River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Custer Road over Pere Marquette River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.