US Bridges

Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv

Good

Mason County, Michigan · 2 MI E 1.5 MI S of Custer · Structure no. 000000000006670

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2021. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesReek Road
CrossesN Br Pere Marquette Riv
Location2 MI E 1.5 MI S of Custer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.93761, -86.18102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2004)
Projected traffic398 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv 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 Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Reek Road over N Br Pere Marquette Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.