River Road over Little Cedar River
FairMenominee County, Michigan · In Stephenson · Structure no. 000000000006883
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,458
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Little Cedar River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is River 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 River Road over Little Cedar River carry?
About 1,458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Little Cedar River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Little Cedar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.