Howard RD over Cedar River
FairGladwin County, Michigan · 1.3 MI E of M 18 · Structure no. 000000000002901
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard RD over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howard RD over Cedar River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2020. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard RD over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard RD over Cedar River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Howard RD over Cedar River carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howard RD over Cedar River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Howard RD over Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.