US Bridges

M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of I-75 JCT · Structure no. 000000000000585

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,816
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,816 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2032. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesM-13|N Huron RD
CrossesCheboyganing Creek
Location4.0 MI N of I-75 JCT
RouteState Highway 13
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.53118, -83.88137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,816 (2007)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek 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 M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek carry?

About 6,816 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-13|N Huron RD over Cheboyganing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.