Coates HWY FH38 over Big Manistee River
GoodManistee County, Michigan · 8.5 Miles E of Brethern · Structure no. 000000000006452
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 854
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coates HWY FH38 over Big Manistee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coates HWY FH38 over Big Manistee River in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 854 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coates HWY FH38 over Big Manistee River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coates HWY FH38 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 Coates HWY FH38 over Big Manistee River carry?
About 854 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Coates HWY FH38 over Big Manistee River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Coates HWY FH38 over Big Manistee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.