US Bridges

M-22 over Cedar Creek

Good

Leelanau County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of Grnd Trav Col · Structure no. 000000000005497

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,527
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-22 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-22 over Cedar Creek in Leelanau County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9,527 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesM-22
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Grnd Trav Col
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates44.79424, -85.63637
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,527 (2007)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-22 over Cedar Creek 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 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 9,527 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-22 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M-22 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.