Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek
PoorMuskegon County, Michigan · 1.4 MI E of M-120 · Structure no. 000000000007651
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,670 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ryerson Road over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.