Sunset Trail over Manistee River
GoodKalkaska County, Michigan · 19 MI SE of Kalkaska · Structure no. 000000000004701
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Trail over Manistee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunset Trail over Manistee River in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2026. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Trail over Manistee River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset Trail over Manistee 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sunset Trail over Manistee River carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Sunset Trail over Manistee River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Trail over Manistee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.