38.5 MI Road over Big Cedar River
FairMenominee County, Michigan · 6.5 MI E Powers · Structure no. 000000000006846
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
38.5 MI Road over Big Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 38.5 MI Road over Big Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2019. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38.5 MI Road over Big Cedar River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 38.5 MI Road over Big 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 38.5 MI Road over Big Cedar River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is 38.5 MI Road over Big Cedar River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 38.5 MI Road over Big Cedar River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.