US Bridges

Standish Street over Bear River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · In Petoskey · Structure no. 000000000002463

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,238
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Standish Street over Bear River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Standish Street over Bear River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2012. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStandish Street
CrossesBear River
LocationIn Petoskey
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.35898, -84.95653
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (1988)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2012
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Standish Street over Bear River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Standish Street over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Standish Street over Bear River carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Standish Street over Bear River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Standish Street over Bear River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.