Firesteel Road over Flintsteel River
GoodOntonagon County, Michigan · 4.5 MI E of Ontonagon · Structure no. 000000000008518
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firesteel Road over Flintsteel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Firesteel Road over Flintsteel River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2018. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firesteel Road over Flintsteel River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firesteel Road over Flintsteel 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Firesteel Road over Flintsteel River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Firesteel Road over Flintsteel River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Firesteel Road over Flintsteel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.