US Bridges

21 Mile RD over East Branch Pine River

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 15/22 T20N R10W · Structure no. 000000000008622

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21 Mile RD over East Branch Pine River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 21 Mile RD over East Branch Pine River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries21 Mile RD
CrossesEast Branch Pine River
LocationSection 15/22 T20N R10W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.11769, -85.50137
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 21 Mile RD over East Branch Pine River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 Mile RD over East Branch 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 21 Mile RD over East Branch Pine River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 21 Mile RD over East Branch Pine River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns 21 Mile RD over East Branch Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.