US Bridges

M-79 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Barry County, Michigan · 4.4 MI SE of Hastings · Structure no. 000000000000537

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,239
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-79 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-79 over Cedar Creek in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,810 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-79
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.4 MI SE of Hastings
RouteState Highway 79
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.61041, -85.23119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,239 (2007)
Projected traffic6,810 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-79 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-79 over Cedar Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M-79 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,239 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-79 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-79 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.