US Bridges

Buchanan RD over E Br Little Muskegon Riv

FairPosted for load

Mecosta County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of 90th Ave · Structure no. 000000000006781

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan RD over E Br Little Muskegon Riv is a wood or timber slab carrying Buchanan RD over E Br Little Muskegon Riv in Mecosta County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuchanan RD
CrossesE Br Little Muskegon Riv
Location0.1 MI E of 90th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMecosta County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.59064, -85.26356
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2020)
Projected traffic751 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Br Little Muskegon Riv built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchanan RD over E Br Little Muskegon Riv 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 Buchanan RD over E Br Little Muskegon Riv carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan RD over E Br Little Muskegon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.