US Bridges

State Road over Rifle River

Good

Ogemaw County, Michigan · 3 MI E of M-33 · Structure no. 000000000008451

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,072
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Rifle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Rifle River in Ogemaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,072 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2026. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesRifle River
Location3 MI E of M-33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.31306, -84.06984
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,072 (2006)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 State Road over Rifle River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Rifle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Road over Rifle River carry?

About 1,072 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is State Road over Rifle River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Rifle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.