STAR SIDING ROAD
Carrying STAR SIDING ROAD over STAR CREEK
1.5 MI N OF M-28, Alger, Michigan
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
STAR SIDING ROAD in Alger, Michigan sits above 7% of rated Michigan bridges on inventory load rating (21 t), while its 1993 build year is earlier than 21% of Alger's recorded-year cohort (53 bridges).
STAR SIDING ROAD in Alger, Michigan is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1993, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure MI:000000000013700
LATE-CENTURY · TIMBER · SINGLE-SPAN · DECK-LED · TRACE-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- TIMBER Wood or timber
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- TRACE-ADT Trace ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: STAR SIDING ROAD
The STAR SIDING ROAD bridge in Alger, Michigan carries STAR SIDING ROAD over STAR CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.7 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How STAR SIDING ROAD compares
Age against the county: built in 1993, earlier than 11 of Alger's 53 bridges with a recorded construction year (21%), against a county median build year of 1947. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Michigan bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (11,366 of 11,371 rated).
STAR SIDING ROAD vs every rated Michigan bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
21 Top 93% higher than 7% of 11,366 bridges
rated Michigan bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Alger inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 53 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.7 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.8 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000013700
Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STAR SIDING ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STAR SIDING ROAD against other structures in Alger and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STAR SIDING ROAD?
STAR SIDING ROAD in Alger, Michigan has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STAR SIDING ROAD inspected?
STAR SIDING ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STAR SIDING ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STAR SIDING ROAD?
STAR SIDING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STAR SIDING ROAD?
STAR SIDING ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is STAR SIDING ROAD and does age affect safety?
STAR SIDING ROAD was built in 1993, making it 33 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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