US Bridges

Cruzen Road over Pine River

Good

Alcona County, Michigan · Mikado Twp Sec 3/4 · Structure no. 000000000000030

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cruzen Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cruzen Road over Pine River in Alcona County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2023. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCruzen Road
CrossesPine River
LocationMikado Twp Sec 3/4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.5932, -83.46297
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2003)
Projected traffic392 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for 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 Pine River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cruzen Road over Pine River 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 Pine River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cruzen Road over Pine River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cruzen Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.