US Bridges

26th Street over Menominee River

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · In Menominee City · Structure no. 000000000006879

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
565 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street over Menominee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th Street over Menominee River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2015. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries26th Street
CrossesMenominee River
LocationIn Menominee City
RouteCity Street 26
Coordinates45.10649, -87.63548
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (1997)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th Street over Menominee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Street over Menominee River 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 26th Street over Menominee River carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 26th Street over Menominee River?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Street over Menominee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.