US Bridges

Hoover Road over Muskegon River

Fair

Mecosta County, Michigan · At Paris · Structure no. 000000000006763

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,955
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Road over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoover Road over Muskegon River in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,955 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover Road
CrossesMuskegon River
LocationAt Paris
RouteCounty Highway 5484
CountyMecosta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.7788, -85.49972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,955 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Hoover Road over Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover Road over Muskegon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Hoover Road over Muskegon River carry?

About 1,955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hoover Road over Muskegon River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Road over Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.