US Bridges

130th Ave over Little Muskegon River

PoorPosted for load

Mecosta County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of S County Line · Structure no. 000000000006767

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Ave over Little Muskegon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 130th Ave over Little Muskegon River in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries130th Ave
CrossesLittle Muskegon River
Location2.5 MI N of S County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.5027, -85.34281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2019)
Projected traffic432 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 130th Ave over Little Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th Ave over Little Muskegon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 130th Ave over Little Muskegon River carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 130th Ave over Little Muskegon River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 130th Ave over Little Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.