US Bridges

East Lake Road over Little Manistee River

Fair

Manistee County, Michigan · Stronach · Structure no. 000000000006448

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lake Road over Little Manistee River is a steel culvert carrying East Lake Road over Little Manistee River in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lake Road
CrossesLittle Manistee River
LocationStronach
RouteCounty Highway 2038
CountyManistee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.20956, -86.27605
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1993)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2018
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 East Lake Road over Little Manistee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lake Road over Little Manistee 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 East Lake Road over Little Manistee River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is East Lake Road over Little Manistee River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns East Lake Road over Little Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.