US Bridges

Cadillac Road over Muskegon River

Good

Missaukee County, Michigan · Section 34 T22N R5W · Structure no. 000000000007040

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cadillac Road over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cadillac Road over Muskegon River in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCadillac Road
CrossesMuskegon River
LocationSection 34 T22N R5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.24863, -84.89635
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cadillac Road over Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cadillac Road over Muskegon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cadillac Road over Muskegon River carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cadillac Road over Muskegon River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cadillac Road over Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.