US Bridges

Boyer Road over Fish Creek

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.10 MI E of Garlock RD · Structure no. 000000000007485

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyer Road over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boyer Road over Fish Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2023. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyer Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Garlock RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16263, -84.85868
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2003)
Projected traffic280 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Boyer Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyer Road over Fish 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Boyer Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Boyer Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Boyer Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.