US Bridges

Finkbeiner Road over Thornapple River

Good

Barry County, Michigan · W of Whitneyville RD · Structure no. 000000000013493

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,896
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finkbeiner Road over Thornapple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finkbeiner Road over Thornapple River in Barry County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,896 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFinkbeiner Road
CrossesThornapple River
LocationW of Whitneyville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarry County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72558, -85.46931
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,896 (2021)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Finkbeiner Road over Thornapple River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finkbeiner 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Finkbeiner Road over Thornapple River carry?

About 3,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Finkbeiner Road over Thornapple River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Finkbeiner Road over Thornapple River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.