US Bridges

Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.80 N of CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007472

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
304
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGrow RD CO 585
CrossesDickerson Creek
Location0.80 N of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5949
Coordinates43.12858, -85.15417
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2010)
Projected traffic395 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grow RD CO 585 over Dickerson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.