Port Inland Road over Milakokia River
FairSchoolcraft County, Michigan · 4 MI E of Mcdonald Lake · Structure no. 000000000009703
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port Inland Road over Milakokia River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Inland Road over Milakokia River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Port Inland Road over Milakokia River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port Inland Road over Milakokia 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Port Inland Road over Milakokia River carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Port Inland Road over Milakokia River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Port Inland Road over Milakokia River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.