Werth Road over Mud Creek
GoodAlpena County, Michigan · 1.5 MI SW of Alpena · Structure no. 000000000000342
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,325
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Werth Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Werth Road over Mud Creek in Alpena County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,620 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Werth Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Werth Road over Mud 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Werth Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 5,325 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Werth Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Werth Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.