US Bridges

D-1 Road over Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Menominee County, Michigan · 3.5 Mi. SE of Houle · Structure no. 000000000006849

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-1 Road over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying D-1 Road over Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2019. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesD-1 Road
CrossesCedar River
Location3.5 Mi. SE of Houle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.66018, -87.38781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2005)
Projected traffic40 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D-1 Road over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is D-1 Road over 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 D-1 Road over Cedar River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is D-1 Road over Cedar River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns D-1 Road over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.