US Bridges

Star Siding Road over Star Creek

GoodPosted for load

Alger County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of M-28 · Structure no. 000000000013700

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Star Siding Road over Star Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Star Siding Road over Star Creek in Alger County, Michigan. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesStar Siding Road
CrossesStar Creek
Location1.5 MI N of M-28
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates46.36834, -86.39483
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic6 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Star Siding Road over Star Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Star Siding Road over Star 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Star Siding Road over Star Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Star Siding Road over Star Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Star Siding Road over Star Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.