Bridge Ices Before Road sign
The bridge surface may freeze before the road does in cold weather.
What to do
In cold or freezing conditions, slow down before the bridge and avoid sudden braking or steering on it.
In cold weather, slow down before the bridge and avoid braking or steering sharply on it, even if the road before it is clear.
Where it's used
Section 2C.30 allows the BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD (W8-13) sign before bridges to warn of winter conditions. It is a black-on-yellow diamond word sign. It may be removed or covered during seasons when the warning does not apply.
Don't confuse it with
- Slippery When Wet: Slippery When Wet is a symbol sign for slick pavement in general, while this sign is specifically about bridges freezing first.
- Narrow Bridge: NARROW BRIDGE warns about the bridge's width, not ice.
- Type
- Warning signs
- Shape
- Diamond
- Colors
- yellow, black
- MUTCD code
- W8-13
- MUTCD section
- 2C.30
On state permit tests
Our questions for 1 state ask about this sign, including Michigan.
Test yourself
What does a BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD sign warn of? (Michigan practice test)
- The bridge is narrow
- The bridge is closed in winter
- Trucks must use chains
- A bridge may be icy even if the road is clear
Show answer
A bridge may be icy even if the road is clear. It cautions that a bridge can be icy even when the road is clear.
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Chevron AlignmentFrom the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th edition, section 2C.30. Sign image: public domain, source.