Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek
PoorMenominee County, Michigan · 4 Mi. SE of Stephenson · Structure no. 000000000006878
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2019. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cappaert Road over Big Baird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.