Chappel Dam RD over Cedar River
GoodGladwin County, Michigan · 1.8 MI N of M61 · Structure no. 000000000002912
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chappel Dam RD over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chappel Dam RD over 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2020. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chappel Dam RD over Cedar River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chappel Dam RD over 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 Chappel Dam RD over Cedar River carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chappel Dam RD over Cedar River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Chappel Dam RD over Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.