US Bridges

Magrudder Road over Pine River

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Pine River RD · Structure no. 000000000006992

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magrudder Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Magrudder Road over Pine River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMagrudder Road
CrossesPine River
Location0.2 MI S of Pine River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.49316, -84.50871
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.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic524 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Magrudder Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magrudder 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 Magrudder Road over Pine River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Magrudder Road over Pine River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Magrudder Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.