US Bridges

155th Ave over Little Muskegon River

Fair

Mecosta County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of S County Line · Structure no. 000000000006765

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

155th Ave over Little Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 155th Ave over Little Muskegon River in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries155th Ave
CrossesLittle Muskegon River
Location2.5 MI N of S County Line
RouteCounty Highway 5435
Coordinates43.50435, -85.3929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2019)
Projected traffic396 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 155th Ave over Little Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 155th Ave over Little 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 155th Ave over Little Muskegon River carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 155th Ave over Little Muskegon River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 155th Ave over Little Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.