US Bridges

F-4 Road over Big Cedar

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E Powers · Structure no. 000000000006850

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-4 Road over Big Cedar is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying F-4 Road over Big Cedar in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

CarriesF-4 Road
CrossesBig Cedar
Location3.5 MI E Powers
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.68853, -87.4435
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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 F-4 Road over Big Cedar built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-4 Road over Big Cedar 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 F-4 Road over Big Cedar carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is F-4 Road over Big Cedar?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns F-4 Road over Big Cedar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.