US Bridges

Douglas Lake RD over E Br Maple River

Good

Emmet County, Michigan · 1.86 MI W of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000014689

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Lake RD over E Br Maple River is a wood or timber slab carrying Douglas Lake RD over E Br Maple River in Emmet County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 433 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDouglas Lake RD
CrossesE Br Maple River
Location1.86 MI W of US-31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEmmet County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.57276, -84.74534
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 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 width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic433 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Douglas Lake RD over E Br Maple River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Lake RD over E Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Douglas Lake RD over E Br Maple River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Douglas Lake RD over E Br Maple River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Lake RD over E Br Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.