US Bridges

Mcbrides RD 530 over Pine River

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.03 West of CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007464

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbrides RD 530 over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcbrides RD 530 over Pine River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcbrides RD 530
CrossesPine River
Location0.03 West of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5960
Coordinates43.35011, -84.8499
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2018)
Projected traffic397 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 RD 530 over Pine River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcbrides RD 530 over Pine River 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 Mcbrides RD 530 over Pine River carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcbrides RD 530 over Pine River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbrides RD 530 over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.