Cheese Factory Rd over E Br Sturgeon River
Dickinson County, Michigan · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Cheese Factory Rd over E Br Sturgeon River in Dickinson County, Michigan, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2022, making it 33 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 15 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 14 of the 42 inventoried bridges in Dickinson County rated good (33.3%); 7 (16.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 98 ft |
| Location | In Foster City |
| NBI structure number | 000000000002207 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dickinson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-141 over Menominee River | 2011 | 8,000 | Good |
| Us-2|us-141 over Menominee River | 1981 | 6,759 | Fair |
| US-2 US-141 over E&ls RR | 1932 | 6,759 | Fair |
| US-2 over Sturgeon River | 2003 | 5,743 | Good |
| M-95 over Menominee River | 1973 | 5,620 | Fair |
| M-95 over Ford River | 1928 | 3,051 | Poor |
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