HWY 489 over Rainy River
GoodPresque Isle County, Michigan · 5.5 MI N of Onaway · Structure no. 000000000008976
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,375
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 489 over Rainy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 489 over Rainy River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,483 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 489 over Rainy River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 489 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 HWY 489 over Rainy River carry?
About 1,375 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY 489 over Rainy River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 489 over Rainy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.