Lake Shore Drive over Flintsteel River
GoodOntonagon County, Michigan · 4 MI E of Ontonagon · Structure no. 000000000008520
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Shore Drive over Flintsteel River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Shore Drive over Flintsteel River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2017. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Shore Drive over Flintsteel River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Shore Drive 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 Lake Shore Drive over Flintsteel River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Shore Drive over Flintsteel River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Shore Drive over Flintsteel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.