US Bridges

Brutus Road over Maple River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · Sec 24&25 Maple River Twp · Structure no. 000000000012798

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
976
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brutus Road over Maple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Brutus Road over Maple River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrutus Road
CrossesMaple River
LocationSec 24&25 Maple River Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.49321, -84.74232
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 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 traffic976 (2011)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brutus Road over Maple River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brutus 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 Brutus Road over Maple River carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brutus 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 Brutus Road over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.