US Bridges

Route 366 over Big Cedar River

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 10 MI E of Talbot · Structure no. 000000000006817

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 366 over Big Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 366 over Big Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2019. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 366
CrossesBig Cedar River
Location10 MI E of Talbot
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.52353, -87.39518
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (1998)
Projected traffic130 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 366 over Big Cedar River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 366 over Big Cedar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 366 over Big Cedar River carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Route 366 over Big Cedar River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Route 366 over Big Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.