US Bridges

Banwell RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · 0.63 MI S of Parke RD · Structure no. 000000000014489

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banwell RD over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Banwell RD over Cedar Creek in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesBanwell RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.63 MI S of Parke RD
RouteCounty Highway 2497
Coordinates45.3889, -84.73
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic850 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Banwell RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banwell RD over Cedar Creek 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 Banwell RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Banwell RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Banwell RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.