US Bridges

N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of S JCT US-31BS · Structure no. 000000000008321

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Oceana DR(OLD31)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5 MI N of S JCT US-31BS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.78261, -86.35854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2006)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns N Oceana DR(OLD31) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.