Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr
PoorPosted for loadMason County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S 2 MI E of Custer · Structure no. 000000000006671
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2017. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.