US Bridges

Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar River

Good

Clare County, Michigan · Franklin Twp Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000001735

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,010
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,820 by 2024. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesArnold Lake Road
CrossesW Br Cedar River
LocationFranklin Twp Sec 34
RouteCounty Highway 1876
Coordinates44.07582, -84.65671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2004)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar River carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold Lake Road over W Br Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.