River Street over Crooked River
FairEmmet County, Michigan · In Alanson · Structure no. 000000000002460
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Street over Crooked River is a steel movable - swing carrying River Street over Crooked River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2006. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Street over Crooked River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Street over Crooked 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 River Street over Crooked River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is River Street over Crooked River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns River Street over Crooked River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.