US Bridges

Menominee Street over Little Cedar River

Good

Menominee County, Michigan · In Stephenson · Structure no. 000000000006884

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menominee Street over Little Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Menominee Street 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2020. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMenominee Street
CrossesLittle Cedar River
LocationIn Stephenson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.41254, -87.61009
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2003)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2020
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Menominee Street over Little Cedar River built?

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

What condition is Menominee Street 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 Menominee Street over Little Cedar River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Menominee Street over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Menominee Street over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.