US Bridges

4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River

Good

Midland County, Michigan · @ Gordonville RD · Structure no. 000000000007004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4 3/4 Mile RD
CrossesPine River
Location@ Gordonville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.56906, -84.34551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2015)
Projected traffic972 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 4 3/4 Mile RD over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.