US Bridges

Condensery Road over Fish Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 100FT E of Garlock RD · Structure no. 000000000007455

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Condensery Road over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Condensery Road over Fish Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCondensery Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location100FT E of Garlock RD
RouteCounty Highway 5930
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.20268, -84.86185
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2018)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Condensery Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Condensery Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Condensery Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Condensery Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Condensery Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.