US Bridges

Coxey Road over Pigeon River

Good

Cheboygan County, Michigan · Sec 9 T35N R2W · Structure no. 000000000001530

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,239
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coxey Road over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coxey Road over Pigeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,841 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCoxey Road
CrossesPigeon River
LocationSec 9 T35N R2W
RouteCounty Highway 1640
Coordinates45.44146, -84.55874
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2009)
Projected traffic1,841 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Coxey Road over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coxey Road over Pigeon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Coxey Road over Pigeon River carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coxey Road over Pigeon River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Coxey Road over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.