US Bridges

Ocqueoc Lake Road over Ocqueoc River

Fair

Presque Isle County, Michigan · Sec 19 T36N R3E · Structure no. 000000000008990

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocqueoc Lake Road over Ocqueoc River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ocqueoc Lake Road over Ocqueoc River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2027. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOcqueoc Lake Road
CrossesOcqueoc River
LocationSec 19 T36N R3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPresque Isle County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.48061, -84.11008
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2007)
Projected traffic410 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ocqueoc Lake Road over Ocqueoc River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocqueoc Lake Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ocqueoc Lake Road over Ocqueoc River carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Ocqueoc Lake Road over Ocqueoc River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ocqueoc Lake Road over Ocqueoc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.