US Bridges

Cruzen Road over Roy Creek

Good

Alcona County, Michigan · 2 MI W 2.7 MI S of Mikado · Structure no. 000000000000028

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cruzen Road over Roy Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cruzen Road over Roy Creek in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 388 by 2023. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCruzen Road
CrossesRoy Creek
Location2 MI W 2.7 MI S of Mikado
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.55073, -83.46251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2003)
Projected traffic388 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cruzen Road over Roy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cruzen Road over Roy 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 Cruzen Road over Roy Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cruzen Road over Roy Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cruzen Road over Roy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.