US Bridges

26 Mile Road over Little Cedar River

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 2 Mi. N of Daggett · Structure no. 000000000006841

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 26 Mile Road over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location2 Mi. N of Daggett
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.49264, -87.60442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2009)
Projected traffic115 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 26 Mile Road over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Mile Road 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 26 Mile Road over Little Cedar River carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.