Cookson Road over Manistique River
Schoolcraft County, Michigan · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Cookson Road over Manistique River in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 48 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2013).
- It is one of 36 of the 56 inventoried bridges in Schoolcraft County rated fair (64.3%); 3 (5.4%) 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 October 2024, 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber slab |
| Length | about 149 ft |
| Location | Sec 28 Doyle Twp |
| NBI structure number | 000000000009718 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| 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 Schoolcraft County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-94 over Manistique River | 1918 | 10,220 | Fair |
| US-2 over Wcl RR | 1979 | 5,327 | Fair |
| US-2 over Manistique River | 1983 | 4,300 | Fair |
| M-94 over Indian River | 1954 | 2,701 | Good |
| M-28 over Commencement Creek | 1954 | 1,973 | Fair |
| M-28 over Creighton Creek | 1952 | 1,973 | Fair |
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