US Bridges

State Street over Intermediate River

Fair

Antrim County, Michigan · In Central Lake · Structure no. 000000000000374

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Intermediate River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Street over Intermediate River in Antrim County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2008. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesIntermediate River
LocationIn Central Lake
RouteCity Street 624
Coordinates45.07017, -85.25889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (—)
Projected traffic900 by 2008
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Street over Intermediate River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Intermediate River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Intermediate River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Intermediate River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Intermediate River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.