US Bridges

Old US 41 over Little Cedar River

GoodPosted for load

Menominee County, Michigan · .25 MI S Daggett · Structure no. 000000000006830

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 41 over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old US 41 over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2019. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld US 41
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location.25 MI S Daggett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.45598, -87.60596
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (1999)
Projected traffic400 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old US 41 over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 41 over Little 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 Old US 41 over Little Cedar River carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Old US 41 over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 41 over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.