Second Avenue over Thunder Bay River

Fair Condition87 years old15,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAlpena
Location0.2 Mi E Of Us23
CarriesSecond Avenue
CrossesThunder Bay River
Coordinates45.06390, -83.43060

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length264.4 ft (80.6 m)
Max Span127.0 ft (38.7 m)
Deck Width62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Area1523.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,700 (2016)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000000357

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