US Bridges

M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek

Fair

Gladwin County, Michigan · In Gladwin · Structure no. 000000000002873

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,231
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,608 by 2018. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-18|M-61|W Cedar
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationIn Gladwin
RouteState Highway 18
CountyGladwin County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.98079, -84.49607
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,231 (2007)
Projected traffic16,608 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek carry?

About 13,231 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns M-18|M-61|W Cedar over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.