US Bridges

Cemetery Road over Cass River

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 3-4 Novesta Twp · Structure no. 000000000010516

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,948
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cemetery Road over Cass River in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2034. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesCass River
LocationSec 3-4 Novesta Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7991
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.58435, -83.17388
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,948 (2014)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cemetery Road over Cass River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over Cass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Cass River carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over Cass River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.