Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon River
FairMontcalm County, Michigan · 0.5 North of Tamarack RD · Structure no. 000000000007467
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 712
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon 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 2023.
How much traffic does Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon River carry?
About 712 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon River?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Long RD CO 540 over Little Muskegon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.