M-204|philip St over Lake Leelanau Narrows
Leelanau County, Michigan · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- M-204|philip St over Lake Leelanau Narrows in Leelanau County, Michigan, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, making it 86 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 4 of the 8 inventoried bridges in Leelanau County rated fair (50.0%); 0 (0.0%) 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 June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 169 ft |
| Location | Lake Leelanau |
| NBI structure number | 000000000005495 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Michigan department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Leelanau County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-22 over Cedar Creek | 2006 | 9,527 | Good |
| M-22|w Harbor Hwy over Crystal River | 2002 | 1,980 | Good |
| M-22|main St over Leland River | 1929 | 1,169 | Fair |
| M-22|glen Lake Rd over Glen Lake Narrows | 2009 | 1,156 | Fair |
| Co Rd 651 over Victoria Creek | 1963 | 1,050 | Fair |
| CR 669 over Shalda Creek | 2020 | 700 | Good |
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