Deerpark Drive over Little River
PoorPosted for loadMenominee County, Michigan · 2 Mi. NW of Menominee · Structure no. 000000000006861
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 292
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deerpark Drive over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerpark Drive over Little River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2019. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deerpark Drive over Little River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deerpark Drive 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 Deerpark Drive over Little River carry?
About 292 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Deerpark Drive over Little River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Deerpark Drive over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.