US Bridges

W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek

Good

Presque Isle County, Michigan · 3.5 MI S Hawks · Structure no. 000000000008973

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 634 HWY
CrossesQuinn Creek
Location3.5 MI S Hawks
RouteCounty Highway 7114
Coordinates45.25959, -83.87274
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2007)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2027
Trucks0%
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 W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W 634 HWY over Quinn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.