US Bridges

M-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau Narrows

Fair

Leelanau County, Michigan · Lake Leelanau · Structure no. 000000000005495

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau Narrows is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau Narrows in Leelanau County, Michigan. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 86 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesM-204|PHILIP ST
CrossesLake Leelanau Narrows
LocationLake Leelanau
RouteState Highway 204
CountyLeelanau County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.98144, -85.71159
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2020)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau Narrows built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is M-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau 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-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau Narrows carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau Narrows?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-204|PHILIP ST over Lake Leelanau Narrows?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.