US Bridges

Route 374 over Little Cedar River

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 4 MI West of Carney · Structure no. 000000000006821

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 374 over Little Cedar River is a steel culvert carrying Route 374 over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2019. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesRoute 374
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location4 MI West of Carney
RouteCounty Highway 5556
Coordinates45.57987, -87.63298
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (1999)
Projected traffic255 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 374 over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 374 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 374 over Little Cedar River carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Route 374 over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Route 374 over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.