US Bridges

Route 358 over Little Cedar River

Fair

Menominee County, Michigan · 1.3 Mi. W. Daggett · Structure no. 000000000012855

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 358 over Little Cedar River is a steel culvert carrying Route 358 over Little Cedar River in Menominee County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2017. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 358
CrossesLittle Cedar River
Location1.3 Mi. W. Daggett
RouteCounty Highway 5548
CountyMenominee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.46365, -87.63171
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (1999)
Projected traffic730 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Route 358 over Little Cedar River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 358 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 Route 358 over Little Cedar River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 358 over Little Cedar River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Route 358 over Little Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.