US Bridges

20 Mile Road over Pine River

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 20/29 T20N R10W · Structure no. 000000000008610

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,338
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20 Mile Road over Pine River is a concrete culvert carrying 20 Mile Road over Pine River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries20 Mile Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSection 20/29 T20N R10W
RouteCounty Highway 6782
Coordinates44.10351, -85.52844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,338 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 Mile Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 Mile Road over Pine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 20 Mile Road over Pine River carry?

About 1,338 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 20 Mile Road over Pine River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns 20 Mile Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.