US Bridges

Schmidt RD over N Br Cedar River

Good

Gladwin County, Michigan · 30 Rods W of Bard RD · Structure no. 000000000002930

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schmidt RD over N Br Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying Schmidt RD over N Br Cedar River in Gladwin County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2020. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchmidt RD
CrossesN Br Cedar River
Location30 Rods W of Bard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.06086, -84.58837
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2000)
Projected traffic287 by 2020
Trucks5%
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 Schmidt RD over N Br Cedar River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schmidt RD over N Br 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 Schmidt RD over N Br Cedar River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schmidt RD over N Br Cedar River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Schmidt RD over N Br Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.