US Bridges

Eagleson RD over Cedar River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 0.75 MI East of Bard RD · Structure no. 000000000002929

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagleson RD over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eagleson RD over Cedar River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2020. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEagleson RD
CrossesCedar River
Location0.75 MI East of Bard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.01675, -84.57032
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2000)
Projected traffic315 by 2020
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Eagleson RD over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagleson 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 Eagleson RD over Cedar River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eagleson RD over Cedar River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eagleson RD over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.