US Bridges

Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee River

Fair

Crawford County, Michigan · 4 MI W of Frederic · Structure no. 000000000002076

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee River in Crawford County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2012. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCameron Bridge RD
CrossesManistee River
Location4 MI W of Frederic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.79989, -84.84015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic500 by 2012
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron Bridge RD over Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.