US Bridges

Mc Eachron Road over W Br Sturgeon River

Good

Cheboygan County, Michigan · Wilmot Twp Sec 16 · Structure no. 000000000001556

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Eachron Road over W Br Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mc Eachron Road over W Br Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMc Eachron Road
CrossesW Br Sturgeon River
LocationWilmot Twp Sec 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.24891, -84.67662
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic325 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mc Eachron Road over W Br Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Eachron Road over W Br 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 Mc Eachron Road over W Br Sturgeon River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mc Eachron Road over W Br Sturgeon River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Eachron Road over W Br Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.