US Bridges

Poquette Road over Sturgeon River

Good

Otsego County, Michigan · 2.0 MI NE of Gaylord · Structure no. 000000000013650

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poquette Road over Sturgeon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Poquette Road over Sturgeon River in Otsego County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoquette Road
CrossesSturgeon River
Location2.0 MI NE of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.07021, -84.64075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2012)
Projected traffic912 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Poquette Road over Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poquette Road over Sturgeon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Poquette Road over Sturgeon River carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Poquette Road over Sturgeon River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Poquette Road over Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.