Dexter Street over Elk River
PoorAntrim County, Michigan · In Village of Elk Rapids · Structure no. 000000000000375
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 704
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dexter Street over Elk River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dexter Street over Elk River in Antrim County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 704 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2012. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dexter Street over Elk River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dexter Street over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Dexter Street over Elk River carry?
About 704 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Dexter Street over Elk River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Dexter Street over Elk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.