Victoria Road over Ontonagon River
Ontonagon County, Michigan · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Victoria Road over Ontonagon River in Ontonagon County, Michigan, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1997).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 31 of the 66 inventoried bridges in Ontonagon County rated fair (47.0%); 10 (15.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 241 ft |
| Location | 1.8 Mi SW of Rockland |
| NBI structure number | 000000000008517 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ontonagon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-64 & M-38 over Ontonagon R River Rd RR | 2005 | 3,625 | Fair |
| M-28 over So Br Ontonagon River | 1990 | 2,398 | Good |
| M-28 over M Br Ontonagon River | 1929 | 2,303 | Fair |
| M-28|m-64 over Merryweather Creek | 1932 | 2,120 | Fair |
| M-64 over Cranberry River | 1948 | 2,117 | Fair |
| M-64 over Weigels Creek | 1945 | 2,117 | Fair |
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