US Bridges

Derenzy Road over Cedar River

Good

Antrim County, Michigan · 0.25MI E & 0.12MI N M-88 · Structure no. 000000000000373

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derenzy Road over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Derenzy Road over Cedar River in Antrim County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2019. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesDerenzy Road
CrossesCedar River
Location0.25MI E & 0.12MI N M-88
RouteCity Street 553
Coordinates44.97835, -85.19313
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (1997)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Derenzy Road over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Derenzy Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Derenzy Road over Cedar River carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Derenzy Road over Cedar River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Derenzy Road over Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.