Long Rapids Road over Truax Creek
GoodAlpena County, Michigan · Wellington Twp Sec 3 & 34 · Structure no. 000000000012880
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long Rapids Road over Truax Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long Rapids Road over Truax Creek in Alpena County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long Rapids Road over Truax Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long Rapids Road over Truax 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 Long Rapids Road over Truax Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Long Rapids Road over Truax Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Long Rapids Road over Truax Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.