US Bridges

Victoria Road over Ontonagon River

Fair

Ontonagon County, Michigan · 1.8 MI SW of Rockland · Structure no. 000000000008517

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Road over Ontonagon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victoria Road over Ontonagon River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2017. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Road
CrossesOntonagon River
Location1.8 MI SW of Rockland
RouteCounty Highway 6652
CountyOntonagon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.72081, -89.20657
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Victoria Road over Ontonagon River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Road over Ontonagon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Victoria Road over Ontonagon River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Victoria Road over Ontonagon River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Road over Ontonagon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.