Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River
PoorClosed to trafficKalkaska County, Michigan · 2 Mile E of Sigma · Structure no. 000000000004705
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Kniss Road over North Br Manistee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.