US Bridges

No 50 Road over Pine River

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · Section 27 T21N R12W · Structure no. 000000000012588

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No 50 Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying No 50 Road over Pine River in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2025. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNo 50 Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSection 27 T21N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.17909, -85.76051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2005)
Projected traffic560 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 50 Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is No 50 Road over Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does No 50 Road over Pine River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is No 50 Road over Pine River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns No 50 Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.