US Bridges

N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br Manistee River

Good

Kalkaska County, Michigan · Garfield Twp Sec 6 · Structure no. 000000000013037

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br Manistee River is a wood or timber slab carrying N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br Manistee River in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Sharon Rd/Co 571
CrossesNorth Br Manistee River
LocationGarfield Twp Sec 6
RouteCounty Highway 571
Coordinates44.5897, -85.07675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic270 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br Manistee River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br 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 N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br Manistee River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br Manistee River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Sharon Rd/Co 571 over North Br Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.