US Bridges

Porter Road over Pine River

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.3 M SE of Pine River RD · Structure no. 000000000006946

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Porter Road over Pine River in Midland 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 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPorter Road
CrossesPine River
Location0.3 M SE of Pine River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51676, -84.46207
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2016)
Projected traffic336 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Porter Road over Pine River built?

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

What condition is Porter Road over Pine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Porter Road over Pine River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Porter Road over Pine River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.