US Bridges

Bard RD over N Br of Cedar River

Fair

Gladwin County, Michigan · 0.8 MI S of M18 · Structure no. 000000000002909

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bard RD over N Br of Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying Bard RD over N Br of Cedar River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBard RD
CrossesN Br of Cedar River
Location0.8 MI S of M18
RouteCounty Highway 2605
CountyGladwin County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.06262, -84.58599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2000)
Projected traffic602 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bard RD over N Br of Cedar River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bard RD over N Br of 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 Bard RD over N Br of Cedar River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bard RD over N Br of Cedar River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Bard RD over N Br of Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.