US Bridges

13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 5 MI W of Bitely · Structure no. 000000000007736

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2020. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries13 Mile RD FH28
CrossesBig S Br Pere Marquette
Location5 MI W of Bitely
RouteCounty Highway 6282
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.74196, -85.95843
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2000)
Projected traffic400 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 13 Mile RD FH28 over Big S Br Pere Marquette?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.