US Bridges

Stover Bridge RD over Cedar River

Good

Antrim County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Schuss Mtn · Structure no. 000000000000371

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stover Bridge RD over Cedar River is a wood or timber slab carrying Stover Bridge RD over Cedar River in Antrim County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2024. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStover Bridge RD
CrossesCedar River
Location0.5 MI N of Schuss Mtn
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.9527, -85.1345
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2004)
Projected traffic160 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stover Bridge RD over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stover Bridge RD over Cedar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stover Bridge RD over Cedar River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stover Bridge RD over Cedar River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stover Bridge RD over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.