US Bridges

Woodland Road over Maple River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · Sec 10 Maple River Twp. · Structure no. 000000000012797

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Road over Maple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Woodland Road over Maple River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2021. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Road
CrossesMaple River
LocationSec 10 Maple River Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmet County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.52908, -84.77529
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2003)
Projected traffic822 by 2021
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Road over Maple River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Road over Maple 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Road over Maple River carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Road over Maple River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Road over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.