US Bridges

Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan River

Fair

Cheboygan County, Michigan · Bet Secs 6T37NR1W&SEC 31 · Structure no. 000000000001559

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
380 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2015. The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Avenue
CrossesCheboygan River
LocationBet Secs 6T37NR1W&SEC 31
RouteCity Street 2052
CountyCheboygan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.63396, -84.48093
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2000)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2015
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan 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 Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Avenue over Cheboygan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.