Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy Creek
FairMontcalm County, Michigan · Tamarack at Maple Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000007468
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 577
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 833 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy 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 2023.
How much traffic does Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy Creek carry?
About 577 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Hill RD 540 over Handy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.