M-50 over Little Thornapple River
GoodEaton County, Michigan · 6.4 MI NW of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002229
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,842
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-50 over Little Thornapple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-50 over Little Thornapple River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,842 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 M-50 over Little Thornapple River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-50 over Little 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does M-50 over Little Thornapple River carry?
About 2,842 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is M-50 over Little Thornapple River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns M-50 over Little Thornapple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.