Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River
PoorPosted for loadAlcona County, Michigan · 2.0 MI W 1.2 MI S Mikado · Structure no. 000000000000029
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2023. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cruzen Road over So Branch of Pine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.