US Bridges

30 Mile Road over Little Cedar River

GoodPosted for load

Menominee County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Bagley · Structure no. 000000000006867

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Mile Road over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 30 Mile Road over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2022. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries30 Mile Road
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location1 MI W of Bagley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.55142, -87.59863
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2003)
Projected traffic100 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30 Mile Road over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 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 30 Mile Road over Little Cedar River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 30 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30 Mile Road over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.