Ninth Avenue over Thunder Bay River

Fair Condition55 years old5,123 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAlpena
Location0.23 Mi E Of Us23 HWY
CarriesNinth Avenue
CrossesThunder Bay River
Coordinates45.07090, -83.43729

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length244.8 ft (74.6 m)
Max Span81.7 ft (24.9 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area1454.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,123 (2005)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000358

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