Mcpherson Street over Flat River
PoorPosted for loadKent County, Michigan · 450 Ft E of Fallsbg Pk DR · Structure no. 000000000005085
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 608
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcpherson Street over Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcpherson Street over Flat River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,170 by 2025. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcpherson Street over Flat River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcpherson Street over Flat River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mcpherson Street over Flat River carry?
About 608 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Mcpherson Street over Flat River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mcpherson Street over Flat River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.