US Bridges

5 Mile Road over Little River

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 5 Mi. NW of Menominee · Structure no. 000000000006860

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 Mile Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5 Mile Road over Little River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5 Mile Road
CrossesLittle River
Location5 Mi. NW of Menominee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.18893, -87.66286
Functional classRural Local

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5 Mile Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 Mile Road over Little 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 5 Mile Road over Little River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5 Mile Road over Little River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 5 Mile Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.