US Bridges

M-57 over Fish Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · W of Carson City Limits · Structure no. 000000000007435

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,487
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-57 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-57 over Fish Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,487 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2018. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-57
CrossesFish Creek
LocationW of Carson City Limits
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.17717, -84.85646
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,487 (2007)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2018
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-57 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is M-57 over Fish Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M-57 over Fish Creek carry?

About 5,487 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is M-57 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-57 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.