Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek
GoodOntonagon County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Ontonagon · Structure no. 000000000008519
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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, projected to reach 240 by 2017. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek 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 Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore Road over Paddys Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.