US Bridges

N Fox Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 2.1 MI W of M-35 · Structure no. 000000000013715

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2005 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

N Fox Road over Deer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Fox Road over Deer Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesN Fox Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.1 MI W of M-35
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.52924, -87.32093
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2005)
Projected traffic7 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Fox Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Fox Road over Deer Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Fox Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is N Fox Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns N Fox Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.