US Bridges

Dnr Trail 440 over Fox River

Good

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 5.5 MI W of Lavender Crnr · Structure no. 000000000014507

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Dnr Trail 440 over Fox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dnr Trail 440 over Fox River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDnr Trail 440
CrossesFox River
Location5.5 MI W of Lavender Crnr
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.49161, -86.06229
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Dnr Trail 440 over Fox River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dnr Trail 440 over Fox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dnr Trail 440 over Fox River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dnr Trail 440 over Fox River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Dnr Trail 440 over Fox River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.