US Bridges

Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox River

Good

Schoolcraft County, Michigan · 2.0 MI N of CR 450 · Structure no. 000000000014647

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStanley Lake RD
CrossesLittle Fox River
Location2.0 MI N of CR 450
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySchoolcraft County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.48533, -86.14866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Stanley Lake RD over Little Fox River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.