Route 342 over Menominee River
PoorMenominee County, Michigan · 2.5 MI W of Wallace · Structure no. 000000000006813
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 749
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 342 over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 342 over Menominee River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4 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.
It carries about 749 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2019. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 342 over Menominee River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 342 over Menominee River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 342 over Menominee River carry?
About 749 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Route 342 over Menominee River?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 342 over Menominee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.