US Bridges

22.5 Mile Road over Little Cedar River

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 1 Mi. S of Daggett · Structure no. 000000000006844

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22.5 Mile Road over Little Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying 22.5 Mile Road over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries22.5 Mile Road
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location1 Mi. S of Daggett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.44247, -87.60496
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic335 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22.5 Mile Road over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22.5 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 22.5 Mile Road over Little Cedar River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 22.5 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m).

Who owns 22.5 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.