US Bridges

M-68 over Ocqueoc River

Fair

Presque Isle County, Michigan · 8.2 MI E of Cheboygan Col · Structure no. 000000000008953

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,382
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-68 over Ocqueoc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-68 over Ocqueoc River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,382 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,227 by 2018. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesM-68
CrossesOcqueoc River
Location8.2 MI E of Cheboygan Col
RouteState Highway 68
CountyPresque Isle County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.35556, -84.0776
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,382 (2007)
Projected traffic4,227 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-68 over Ocqueoc River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-68 over Ocqueoc River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does M-68 over Ocqueoc River carry?

About 3,382 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-68 over Ocqueoc River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M-68 over Ocqueoc River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.