US Bridges

Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv

Good

Mecosta County, Michigan · 2.5 MI South of M-20 · Structure no. 000000000006760

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,152
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,152 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBuchanan RD
CrossesW Br Little Muskegon Riv
Location2.5 MI South of M-20
RouteCounty Highway 5428
CountyMecosta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.59057, -85.28052
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,152 (2019)
Projected traffic4,820 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv carry?

About 4,152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan RD over W Br Little Muskegon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.