US Bridges

Mecum Road over N Br Manistee River

Good

Kalkaska County, Michigan · 1.3 MI E of Sigma Road · Structure no. 000000000013698

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mecum Road over N Br Manistee River is a wood or timber slab carrying Mecum Road over N Br Manistee 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMecum Road
CrossesN Br Manistee River
Location1.3 MI E of Sigma Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKalkaska County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.6409, -85.02709
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mecum Road over N Br Manistee River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mecum Road over N 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 Mecum Road over N Br Manistee River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Mecum Road over N Br Manistee River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mecum Road over N Br Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.