US Bridges

Mcbrides Road 530 over Flat River

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.5 Mi. West of Entrican · Structure no. 000000000007463

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbrides Road 530 over Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcbrides Road 530 over Flat River 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcbrides Road 530
CrossesFlat River
Location0.5 Mi. West of Entrican
RouteCounty Highway 5926
Coordinates43.35035, -85.15807
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic754 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 Mcbrides Road 530 over Flat River built?

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

What condition is Mcbrides Road 530 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcbrides Road 530 over Flat River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcbrides Road 530 over Flat River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbrides Road 530 over Flat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.