US Bridges

Route 388 over Canadian National RR

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · City of Powers · Structure no. 000000000006881

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 388 over Canadian National RR is a steel culvert carrying Route 388 over Canadian National RR in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2017. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 388
CrossesCanadian National RR
LocationCity of Powers
RouteCity Street 388
Coordinates45.68821, -87.53154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (—)
Projected traffic210 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 388 over Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 388 over Canadian National RR 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 Route 388 over Canadian National RR carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 388 over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Route 388 over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.