US Bridges

Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay River

Fair

Montmorency County, Michigan · Sec 2-11 Montmorency Twp · Structure no. 000000000012608

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHubert Road
CrossesN Br Thunder Bay River
LocationSec 2-11 Montmorency Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.18783, -83.90976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2008)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hubert Road over N Br Thunder Bay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.