Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River
PoorOntonagon County, Michigan · 6 MI NE of Otonagon · Structure no. 000000000008521
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2017. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Firesteel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.