US Bridges

Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 1.50 MI S of Fenwick RD · Structure no. 000000000007488

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Lake Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.50 MI S of Fenwick RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12805, -84.98546
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2003)
Projected traffic234 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Lake Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.