US Bridges

Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel

Fair

Emmet County, Michigan · Sec 20 T35N R4W · Structure no. 000000000002458

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel is a wood or timber slab carrying Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2023. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesOden Island Road
CrossesCrooked Lake Channel
LocationSec 20 T35N R4W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmet County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.40935, -84.81554
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2003)
Projected traffic451 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oden Island Road over Crooked Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.