US Bridges

638 HWY over Black River

Good

Presque Isle County, Michigan · 2.2 MI S of Onaway · Structure no. 000000000008982

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

638 HWY over Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 638 HWY over Black River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries638 HWY
CrossesBlack River
Location2.2 MI S of Onaway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.32517, -84.24798
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2005)
Projected traffic540 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 638 HWY over Black River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 638 HWY over Black 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 638 HWY over Black River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 638 HWY over Black River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 638 HWY over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.