Rideout Road over E Br Sturgeon River
PoorPosted for loadDickinson County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Hardwood · Structure no. 000000000002206
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rideout Road over E Br Sturgeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rideout Road over E Br Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rideout Road over E Br Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rideout Road over E Br 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Rideout Road over E Br Sturgeon River carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Rideout Road over E Br Sturgeon River?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rideout Road over E Br Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.