Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River
PoorPosted for loadPresque Isle County, Michigan · N of CR 634 · Structure no. 000000000013867
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River in Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.