US Bridges

Stanton Road 522 over Fish Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 5 MI E of Stanton · Structure no. 000000000007461

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,223
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanton Road 522 over Fish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Stanton Road 522 over Fish Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3,223 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,933 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStanton Road 522
CrossesFish Creek
Location5 MI E of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 5952
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.29257, -84.96548
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,223 (2022)
Projected traffic3,933 by 2042
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanton Road 522 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanton Road 522 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 Stanton Road 522 over Fish Creek carry?

About 3,223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stanton Road 522 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stanton Road 522 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.