US Bridges

Miles Road CO 585 over Flat River

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 2.7 MI SW Six Lakes · Structure no. 000000000007473

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
752
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miles Road CO 585 over Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Miles Road CO 585 over Flat River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMiles Road CO 585
CrossesFlat River
Location2.7 MI SW Six Lakes
RouteCounty Highway 5953
Coordinates43.40063, -85.16388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2016)
Projected traffic918 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Miles Road CO 585 over Flat River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles Road CO 585 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 Miles Road CO 585 over Flat River carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miles Road CO 585 over Flat River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Road CO 585 over Flat River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.