US Bridges

Hall RD over Thunder Bay River

Good

Montmorency County, Michigan · 0.65 MI NW of M-33 · Structure no. 000000000014649

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall RD over Thunder Bay River is a wood or timber slab carrying Hall RD over Thunder Bay River in Montmorency County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHall RD
CrossesThunder Bay River
Location0.65 MI NW of M-33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.96757, -84.04182
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Hall RD over Thunder Bay River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall RD over Thunder Bay 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hall RD over Thunder Bay River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hall RD over Thunder Bay River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hall RD over Thunder Bay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.