US Bridges

11 Mile Road over Little Manistee River

Good

Lake County, Michigan · 6 MI W of Irons · Structure no. 000000000005282

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 Mile Road over Little Manistee River is a wood or timber slab carrying 11 Mile Road over Little Manistee River in Lake County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2027. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries11 Mile Road
CrossesLittle Manistee River
Location6 MI W of Irons
RouteCounty Highway 4392
Coordinates44.14576, -86.02493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2007)
Projected traffic530 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 11 Mile Road over Little Manistee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11 Mile Road over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 11 Mile Road over Little Manistee River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 11 Mile Road over Little Manistee River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 11 Mile Road over Little Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.