US Bridges

County Road 352 over Long Lake

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Menominee County, Michigan · 5.5 Mi. W of Longrie · Structure no. 000000000006829

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
165
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 352 over Long Lake is a steel culvert carrying County Road 352 over Long Lake in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2019. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 352
CrossesLong Lake
Location5.5 Mi. W of Longrie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.4207, -87.84241
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (1998)
Projected traffic190 by 2019
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 352 over Long Lake built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 352 over Long Lake 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 County Road 352 over Long Lake carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 352 over Long Lake?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns County Road 352 over Long Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.