Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel River
GoodOntonagon County, Michigan · 5 MI N of Greenland · Structure no. 000000000008534
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel River in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2028. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel 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 Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Kangas Road over W Br Firesteel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.