US Bridges

3.5 MI Road over Little River

Poor

Menominee County, Michigan · 3.5 MI N Menominee · Structure no. 000000000006859

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3.5 MI Road over Little River is a steel culvert carrying 3.5 MI Road over Little 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 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 292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2019. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3.5 MI Road
CrossesLittle River
Location3.5 MI N Menominee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.16718, -87.66186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3.5 MI Road over Little River built?

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

What condition is 3.5 MI Road over Little 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 3.5 MI Road over Little River carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 3.5 MI Road over Little River?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 3.5 MI Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.