US Bridges

Ford Lake Road over Pigeon River

Good

Otsego County, Michigan · 700 Ft W of Twin Lakes RD · Structure no. 000000000013911

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Lake Road over Pigeon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Ford Lake Road over Pigeon River in Otsego County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 503 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Lake Road
CrossesPigeon River
Location700 Ft W of Twin Lakes RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.17749, -84.42605
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2021)
Projected traffic503 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ford Lake Road over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Lake Road over Pigeon 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 Ford Lake Road over Pigeon River carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ford Lake Road over Pigeon River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Lake Road over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.