US Bridges

Skocelas Road over Little Manistee River

Fair

Manistee County, Michigan · 15 MI SE of Manistee · Structure no. 000000000006458

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
401
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skocelas Road over Little Manistee River is a wood or timber slab carrying Skocelas Road over Little Manistee River in Manistee County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2018. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSkocelas Road
CrossesLittle Manistee River
Location15 MI SE of Manistee
RouteCounty Highway 5135
CountyManistee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.17119, -86.10331
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (1997)
Projected traffic450 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Skocelas Road over Little Manistee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skocelas 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 Skocelas Road over Little Manistee River carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skocelas Road over Little Manistee River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Skocelas Road over Little Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.