US Bridges

Scott Road over Sturgeon River

GoodPosted for load

Cheboygan County, Michigan · SEC.31 T34N R2W · Structure no. 000000000001544

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott Road over Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScott Road
CrossesSturgeon River
LocationSEC.31 T34N R2W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.29136, -84.60552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2005)
Projected traffic400 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Scott Road over Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over Sturgeon 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 Scott Road over Sturgeon River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Scott Road over Sturgeon River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.