US Bridges

Route 352 over Little Cedar River

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 1 MI SW of Stephenson · Structure no. 000000000006815

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
812
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 352 over Little Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 352 over Little Cedar River in Menominee 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 6 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 812 vehicles a day, projected to reach 895 by 2019. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 352
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location1 MI SW of Stephenson
RouteCounty Highway 5544
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.4062, -87.6229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (1998)
Projected traffic895 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route 352 over Little Cedar River built?

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

What condition is Route 352 over Little Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 352 over Little Cedar River carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Route 352 over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 352 over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.