N Rapid City Road over Rapid River
GoodKalkaska County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Rapid City · Structure no. 000000000004703
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Rapid City Road over Rapid River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Rapid City Road over Rapid River in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Rapid City Road over Rapid River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Rapid City 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 N Rapid City Road over Rapid River carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N Rapid City Road over Rapid River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns N Rapid City Road over Rapid River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.