Baldwin Street over Muskegon River
GoodMecosta County, Michigan · City of Big Rapids · Structure no. 000000000006784
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baldwin Street over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Baldwin Street over Muskegon River 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baldwin Street over Muskegon River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baldwin Street over Muskegon River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Baldwin Street over Muskegon River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baldwin Street over Muskegon River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Baldwin Street over Muskegon River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.