US Bridges

Orcutt HWY over Ocqueoc River

Good

Presque Isle County, Michigan · 2 MI N 1 MI W Millersburg · Structure no. 000000000008992

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orcutt HWY over Ocqueoc River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orcutt HWY over Ocqueoc River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrcutt HWY
CrossesOcqueoc River
Location2 MI N 1 MI W Millersburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.36649, -84.07687
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks2%
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 Orcutt HWY over Ocqueoc River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orcutt HWY 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 Orcutt HWY over Ocqueoc River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orcutt HWY over Ocqueoc River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Orcutt HWY over Ocqueoc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.