US Bridges

No 11 Road over Manistee River

Fair

Wexford County, Michigan · Section 2 T23N R12W · Structure no. 000000000012589

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

No 11 Road over Manistee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying No 11 Road over Manistee River in Wexford County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2025. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNo 11 Road
CrossesManistee River
LocationSection 2 T23N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWexford County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.42091, -85.71902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2005)
Projected traffic970 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No 11 Road over Manistee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is No 11 Road over Manistee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does No 11 Road over Manistee River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is No 11 Road over Manistee River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns No 11 Road over Manistee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.