Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar River
PoorClare County, Michigan · Hamilton Twp Sec 3/4 · Structure no. 000000000013233
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Athey Avenue over W Br Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.