Presque Isle County Bridge Report Card
Presque Isle County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Presque Isle County, Michigan
Presque Isle County has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.8% is at or below the 11.0% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 642 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Presque Isle County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 642 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 10.8% | 21.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.0% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 8.1% | 16.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 32,183 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 10.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.0% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 8.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 642 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Presque Isle County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 638 HWY over Little Trout River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1930 |
| Schubert Highway over Monaghan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 302 | 1960 |
| Riverroad over Ocqueoc River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 210 | 1935 |
| Spile Dam RD over Ocqueoc River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1930 |
| M-68 over Rainy River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,382 | 1954 |
| M-68 over Trout River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,564 | 1956 |
| M-68 over Ocqueoc River | High traffic | Fair | 3,382 | 1954 |
| Us-23 over Swan River | High traffic | Good | 3,242 | 1939 |
| Us-23|bradley HWY over Trout River | High traffic | Fair | 1,939 | 1939 |
| Millerburg Road over Ocqueoc River | High traffic | Fair | 1,750 | 1948 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.