US Bridges

1st Street over Menominee River

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · In Menominee City · Structure no. 000000000006880

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
576 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,640
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street over Menominee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying 1st Street over Menominee River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2015. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1st Street
CrossesMenominee River
LocationIn Menominee City
RouteCity Street 1
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.09687, -87.5981
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (1997)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2015
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Street over Menominee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st 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 1st Street over Menominee River carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street over Menominee River?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street over Menominee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.