US Bridges

Route 352 over Walton River

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 7 MI E of Stephenson · Structure no. 000000000006816

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
569
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 352 over Walton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 352 over Walton River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 569 vehicles a day, projected to reach 575 by 2019. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRoute 352
CrossesWalton River
Location7 MI E of Stephenson
RouteCounty Highway 5544
Coordinates45.40478, -87.47369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (1998)
Projected traffic575 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Route 352 over Walton River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 352 over Walton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 352 over Walton River carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Route 352 over Walton River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 352 over Walton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.