US Bridges

Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 1.5 MI East of M-66 · Structure no. 000000000007457

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,827
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,827 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSidney RD (co 510)
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
Location1.5 MI East of M-66
RouteCounty Highway 5946
Coordinates43.24962, -85.04183
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,827 (2022)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek carry?

About 1,827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sidney RD (co 510) over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.