Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon River
GoodDickinson County, Michigan · In Foster City · Structure no. 000000000002207
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 33 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon River carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cheese Factory RD over E Br Sturgeon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.