US Bridges

Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine River

GoodPosted for load

Montcalm County, Michigan · CO 575 0.02 MI S of Edgar · Structure no. 000000000007474

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine River is a wood or timber slab carrying Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVickeryville RD
CrossesS Branch Pine River
LocationCO 575 0.02 MI S of Edgar
RouteCounty Highway 5978
Coordinates43.42119, -84.96481
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2003)
Projected traffic333 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine River carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vickeryville RD over S Branch Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.