Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek
GoodAlcona County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Mikado · Structure no. 000000000000011
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,325
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek carry?
About 1,325 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mikado Road over Van Etten Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.