US Bridges

Cazzolla Road over Sturgeon River

Good

Dickinson County, Michigan · 6 MI S of Foster City · Structure no. 000000000013134

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cazzolla Road over Sturgeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cazzolla Road over Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2012. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesCazzolla Road
CrossesSturgeon River
Location6 MI S of Foster City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.89094, -87.71838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1979)
Projected traffic10 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cazzolla Road over Sturgeon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cazzolla Road over 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 Cazzolla Road over Sturgeon River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cazzolla Road over Sturgeon River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cazzolla Road over Sturgeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.