Freeway Trail over Sturgeon River
PoorPosted for loadCheboygan County, Michigan · Sec 20 T33N R2W · Structure no. 000000000001549
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeway Trail over Sturgeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeway Trail over Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 47 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freeway Trail over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Freeway Trail over Sturgeon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Freeway Trail over Sturgeon River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Freeway Trail over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Freeway Trail over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.