Route 557 over Big Cedar River
GoodMenominee County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of US-2 & US-41 · Structure no. 000000000006834
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 543
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 557 over Big Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 557 over Big Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.
It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2027. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 557 over Big Cedar River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 557 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 557 over Big Cedar River carry?
About 543 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 557 over Big Cedar River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Route 557 over Big Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.