FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

USFS RTE 3458

Carrying USFS RTE 3458 over CARP RIVER

3 MI N BURMA ROAD, Mackinac, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: USFS RTE 3458

The USFS RTE 3458 bridge in Mackinac, Michigan carries USFS RTE 3458 over CARP RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.8 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How USFS RTE 3458 compares

▼ 30.4
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Michigan bridges
7
Bridges in Mackinac · 2 in Poor condition
USFS RTE 3458 11.3 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
25.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.8 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
4.5 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
091005000001071

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

USFS RTE 3458 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare USFS RTE 3458 against other structures in Mackinac and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for USFS RTE 3458?

USFS RTE 3458 in Mackinac, Michigan has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is USFS RTE 3458 inspected?

USFS RTE 3458's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USFS RTE 3458 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for USFS RTE 3458?

USFS RTE 3458 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining USFS RTE 3458?

USFS RTE 3458 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is USFS RTE 3458 and does age affect safety?

USFS RTE 3458 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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