US Bridges

High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee River

Good

Manistee County, Michigan · 3.0 Miles S of Brethern · Structure no. 000000000006451

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
396 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,015
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee River in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2039. The structure is 396 ft (120.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesHigh Bridge R FH31
CrossesBig Manistee River
Location3.0 Miles S of Brethern
RouteCounty Highway 5155
Coordinates44.26704, -86.01401
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length396 ft (120.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (2019)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee River carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge R FH31 over Big Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.