US Bridges

River Road over Pemene Creek

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 1.5 Mi. NW of Nathan · Structure no. 000000000006857

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Pemene Creek is a steel culvert carrying River Road over Pemene Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2019. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesPemene Creek
Location1.5 Mi. NW of Nathan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.59906, -87.73279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (1998)
Projected traffic40 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 River Road over Pemene Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Pemene Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Pemene Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is River Road over Pemene Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Pemene Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.