US Bridges

Dale Road over Little Cedar River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 1 Mile W. of Dundas RD · Structure no. 000000000002895

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
551
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Road over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dale Road over Little Cedar River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2020. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDale Road
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location1 Mile W. of Dundas RD
RouteCounty Highway 2612
Coordinates43.85738, -84.4044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2000)
Projected traffic771 by 2020
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dale Road over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Road over Little Cedar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dale Road over Little Cedar River carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dale Road over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Road over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.