Barger Road over Thornapple River
GoodPosted for loadBarry County, Michigan · 6.7 M E 1 M S of Hastings · Structure no. 000000000000565
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barger Road over Thornapple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barger Road over Thornapple River in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barger Road over Thornapple River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barger Road over Thornapple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Barger Road over Thornapple River carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Barger Road over Thornapple River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Barger Road over Thornapple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.