Blue Lakes Road over Black River
GoodMontmorency County, Michigan · Sec 21 Montmorency Twp W · Structure no. 000000000007544
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Lakes Road over Black River is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Lakes Road over Black River in Montmorency County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2028. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Lakes Road over Black River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Lakes Road over Black 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Lakes Road over Black River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Blue Lakes Road over Black River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Lakes Road over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.