US Bridges

Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr

Good

Mason County, Michigan · 5 MI S 2 MI of W Branch · Structure no. 000000000006677

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr in Mason County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHawley Road
CrossesS Br Pere Marquette Rivr
Location5 MI S 2 MI of W Branch
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.87023, -86.07947
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic271 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hawley Road over S Br Pere Marquette Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.