New Nature Ave over Sturgeon River
PoorPosted for loadCheboygan County, Michigan · Village of Wolverine · Structure no. 000000000001562
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Nature Ave over Sturgeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Nature Ave over Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 125 years old, older 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 4 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Nature Ave over Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is New Nature Ave 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does New Nature Ave over Sturgeon River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is New Nature Ave over Sturgeon River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns New Nature Ave over Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.