US Bridges

No 5.5 Road over Pine River

Poor

Wexford County, Michigan · Section 28 T21N R12W · Structure no. 000000000012576

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No 5.5 Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying No 5.5 Road over Pine River in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4 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.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2025. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNo 5.5 Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSection 28 T21N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 8304
CountyWexford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.19344, -85.76953
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2005)
Projected traffic520 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 No 5.5 Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is No 5.5 Road over Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does No 5.5 Road over Pine River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is No 5.5 Road over Pine River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns No 5.5 Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.