US Bridges

No 19 Road over Manistee River

PoorPosted for load

Wexford County, Michigan · Section 28 T24N R11W · Structure no. 000000000012583

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No 19 Road over Manistee River is a steel truss - thru carrying No 19 Road over Manistee River in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNo 19 Road
CrossesManistee River
LocationSection 28 T24N R11W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWexford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.43914, -85.64216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2005)
Projected traffic190 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No 19 Road over Manistee River built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is No 19 Road over Manistee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does No 19 Road over Manistee River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is No 19 Road over Manistee River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns No 19 Road over Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.