US Bridges

Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River

Fair

Cheboygan County, Michigan · SEC.14/15 T33N R3W · Structure no. 000000000001557

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Sturgeon RD
CrossesW Br Sturgeon River
LocationSEC.14/15 T33N R3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.24938, -84.65197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2005)
Projected traffic430 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sturgeon RD over W Br Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.