Karvonen Road over Laughing Whitefish River

Fair Condition116 years old50 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAlger
Location0.25 Mi N Of Deerton
CarriesKarvonen Road
CrossesLaughing Whitefish River
Coordinates46.47830, -87.04452

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area41.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1910 (reconstructed 2010)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic50 (1995)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000076

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