US Bridges

US-45 over E Br Baltimore River

Good

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 4.5 MI S Bruce Crossing · Structure no. 000000000008495

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-45 over E Br Baltimore River is a concrete culvert carrying US-45 over E Br Baltimore River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesUS-45
CrossesE Br Baltimore River
Location4.5 MI S Bruce Crossing
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates46.47187, -89.1787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2015)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-45 over E Br Baltimore River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-45 over E Br Baltimore 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-45 over E Br Baltimore River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-45 over E Br Baltimore River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US-45 over E Br Baltimore River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.