US Bridges

Domke Road over Ocqueoc River

Good

Presque Isle County, Michigan · 6 MI E 7 MI N of Onaway · Structure no. 000000000008991

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Domke Road over Ocqueoc River is a steel culvert carrying Domke Road over Ocqueoc River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2027. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDomke Road
CrossesOcqueoc River
Location6 MI E 7 MI N of Onaway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPresque Isle County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.45317, -84.10754
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2007)
Projected traffic95 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 Domke Road over Ocqueoc River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Domke Road over Ocqueoc 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 Domke Road over Ocqueoc River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Domke Road over Ocqueoc River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Domke Road over Ocqueoc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.