US Bridges

M-22|W Harbor HWY over Crystal River

Good

Leelanau County, Michigan · 1.0 MI NE of Glen Arbor · Structure no. 000000000005491

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,980
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-22|W Harbor HWY over Crystal River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-22|W Harbor HWY over Crystal River in Leelanau 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 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,086 by 2018. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesM-22|W Harbor HWY
CrossesCrystal River
Location1.0 MI NE of Glen Arbor
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates44.90517, -85.97367
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2007)
Projected traffic3,086 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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|W Harbor HWY over Crystal River built?

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

What condition is M-22|W Harbor HWY over Crystal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M-22|W Harbor HWY over Crystal River carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-22|W Harbor HWY over Crystal River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M-22|W Harbor HWY over Crystal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.