US Bridges

Ely Bridge Road over W Br of Maple River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · 0.21 MI S of Ely Road · Structure no. 000000000013824

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ely Bridge Road over W Br of Maple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Ely Bridge Road over W Br of Maple River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEly Bridge Road
CrossesW Br of Maple River
Location0.21 MI S of Ely Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.57639, -84.85294
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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 Ely Bridge Road over W Br of Maple River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ely Bridge Road over W Br of 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 Ely Bridge Road over W Br of Maple River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ely Bridge Road over W Br of Maple River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ely Bridge Road over W Br of Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.