US Bridges

Stevens Road over W Branch Muskegon River

Good

Missaukee County, Michigan · Section 22/23 T23N R6W · Structure no. 000000000007067

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Road over W Branch Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stevens Road over W Branch Muskegon River in Missaukee County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStevens Road
CrossesW Branch Muskegon River
LocationSection 22/23 T23N R6W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.3697, -85.01486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Stevens Road over W Branch Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Road over W Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Road over W Branch Muskegon River carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Road over W Branch Muskegon River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Road over W Branch Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.