US Bridges

Crystal Road 565 over Pine River

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.25 South of Tamarack RD · Structure no. 000000000007476

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,191
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Road 565 over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crystal Road 565 over Pine River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,191 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,894 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCrystal Road 565
CrossesPine River
Location0.25 South of Tamarack RD
RouteCounty Highway 5981
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.43366, -84.90553
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,191 (2016)
Projected traffic3,894 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Crystal Road 565 over Pine River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Road 565 over Pine 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 Crystal Road 565 over Pine River carry?

About 3,191 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Road 565 over Pine River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Road 565 over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.