US Bridges

Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat River

GoodPosted for load

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.5 Mi. W. of M-91 on 522 · Structure no. 000000000007460

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,333
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,750 by 2023. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStanton RD CO 522
CrossesFlat River
Location0.5 Mi. W. of M-91 on 522
RouteCounty Highway 5956
Coordinates43.30815, -85.2511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2003)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2023
Trucks0%
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 Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat River carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton RD CO 522 over Flat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.