US Bridges

M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows

Fair

Leelanau County, Michigan · 2.8 MI S of Glen Arbor · Structure no. 000000000005490

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,156
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows in Leelanau County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesM-22|GLEN Lake RD
CrossesGlen Lake Narrows
Location2.8 MI S of Glen Arbor
RouteState Highway 22
CountyLeelanau County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.86098, -85.99599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2007)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-22|GLEN Lake RD over Glen Lake Narrows?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.