US Bridges

Muskegon Road over Muskegon River

Good

Clare County, Michigan · Sec 10 Summerfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000001737

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muskegon Road over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muskegon Road over Muskegon River in Clare County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,580 by 2027. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMuskegon Road
CrossesMuskegon River
LocationSec 10 Summerfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 1890
CountyClare County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.1385, -84.89815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2007)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Muskegon Road over Muskegon River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muskegon Road over Muskegon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Muskegon Road over Muskegon River carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Muskegon Road over Muskegon River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Muskegon Road over Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.