US Bridges

Cheesman Road over Pine River

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 25 Pine River Twp · Structure no. 000000000003236

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheesman Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheesman Road over Pine River in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCheesman Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec 25 Pine River Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.40055, -84.6154
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2020)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheesman Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheesman Road over Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cheesman Road over Pine River carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cheesman Road over Pine River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cheesman Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.