Aarwood Road over Rapid River
GoodKalkaska County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NW of Rapid City · Structure no. 000000000004702
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,340
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aarwood Road over Rapid River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Aarwood Road over Rapid River in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Aarwood Road over Rapid River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aarwood Road over Rapid 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 Aarwood Road over Rapid River carry?
About 1,340 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Aarwood Road over Rapid River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Aarwood Road over Rapid River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.