M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine River
PoorMidland County, Michigan · 0.1 Miles of Pine River R · Structure no. 000000000006950
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,845
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4 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.
It carries about 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,685 by 2034. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine River carry?
About 5,845 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns M-30 (meridian Rd) over Pine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.