H-13 Federal Hy 13 over Little Indian River
Alger County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- H-13 Federal Hy 13 over Little Indian River in Alger County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 394 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1995).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Alger County rated good (30.2%); 7 (13.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 8 Mi N of County Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000000000057 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Alger County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-28 over Anna River | 1949 | 7,171 | Fair |
| East Munising Ave over Anna River | 1978 | 5,715 | Fair |
| M-28 over Au Train River | 1932 | 5,200 | Fair |
| US-41 over Huber Creek | 1987 | 3,609 | Fair |
| M-28 over Sand River | 1939 | 3,093 | Fair |
| M-28 over Laughing Whitefish River | 1939 | 3,093 | Good |
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