US Bridges

M-22|MAIN ST over Leland River

Fair

Leelanau County, Michigan · In Leland · Structure no. 000000000005493

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,169
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-22|MAIN ST over Leland River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-22|MAIN ST over Leland River in Leelanau County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2018. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesM-22|MAIN ST
CrossesLeland River
LocationIn Leland
RouteState Highway 21
CountyLeelanau County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.02262, -85.76036
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2007)
Projected traffic1,258 by 2018
Trucks2%
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|MAIN ST over Leland River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is M-22|MAIN ST over Leland River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-22|MAIN ST over Leland River carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-22|MAIN ST over Leland River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M-22|MAIN ST over Leland River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.