US Bridges

M-89 over Schnable River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 4.8 MI NW of Otsego · Structure no. 000000000000090

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-89 over Schnable River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-89 over Schnable River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,713 by 2018. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesM-89
CrossesSchnable River
Location4.8 MI NW of Otsego
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates42.49188, -85.7675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2013)
Projected traffic15,713 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-89 over Schnable River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-89 over Schnable River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does M-89 over Schnable River carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-89 over Schnable River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M-89 over Schnable River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.