Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle River
FairPosted for loadOgemaw County, Michigan · 750 Ft N of M-55/M-76 · Structure no. 000000000008459
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle River is a steel culvert carrying Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle River in Ogemaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Fourth Street over West Branch Rifle River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.