US Bridges

North Allis HWY over Rainy River

Good

Presque Isle County, Michigan · 4 MI NE of Onaway · Structure no. 000000000008975

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Allis HWY over Rainy River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Allis HWY over Rainy River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2027. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNorth Allis HWY
CrossesRainy River
Location4 MI NE of Onaway
RouteCounty Highway 7154
Coordinates45.4088, -84.17912
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2007)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 North Allis HWY over Rainy River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is North Allis HWY over Rainy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Allis HWY over Rainy River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Allis HWY over Rainy River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns North Allis HWY over Rainy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.