US Bridges

N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable River

Good

Crawford County, Michigan · Sec 5 & 8 Grayling Twp · Structure no. 000000000002060

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,067
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable River in Crawford County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,067 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,152 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN Down River RD
CrossesE Br Au Sable River
LocationSec 5 & 8 Grayling Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2054
Coordinates44.67093, -84.70534
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,067 (2015)
Projected traffic9,152 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable River carry?

About 5,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N Down River RD over E Br Au Sable River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.