US Bridges

River Road over W. Br. Big Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Menominee County, Michigan · 7 Mi. N of Powers · Structure no. 000000000006876

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over W. Br. Big Cedar River is a steel culvert carrying River Road over W. Br. Big Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesW. Br. Big Cedar River
Location7 Mi. N of Powers
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.77114, -87.54139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2005)
Projected traffic40 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 River Road over W. Br. Big Cedar River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over W. Br. 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 River Road over W. Br. Big Cedar River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is River Road over W. Br. Big Cedar River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns River Road over W. Br. Big Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.