US Bridges

27.25 Mile Road over Little Cedar River

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 3 Mi. N of Daggett · Structure no. 000000000006866

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27.25 Mile Road over Little Cedar River is a steel culvert carrying 27.25 Mile Road over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2019. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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Carries27.25 Mile Road
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location3 Mi. N of Daggett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.50937, -87.59939
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (1998)
Projected traffic40 by 2019
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 27.25 Mile Road over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27.25 Mile Road over Little 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 27.25 Mile Road over Little Cedar River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 27.25 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 27.25 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.