Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon River
PoorPosted for loadOntonagon County, Michigan · 12 MI N of Trout Creek · Structure no. 000000000008527
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2017. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon 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 Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Road over E Branch Ontonogon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.