Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique River
FairPosted for loadSchoolcraft County, Michigan · 3 MI E of Germfask · Structure no. 000000000009712
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 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 Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique 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 Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique River carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ten Curves RD H44 over Manistique River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.