Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek
FairPosted for loadSchoolcraft County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Mcdonald Lake · Structure no. 000000000009702
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 785
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek carry?
About 785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Port Inland Road over Bulldog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.