US Bridges

Senator Road over Fish Creek

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.30 MI S of CO RD 510 · Structure no. 000000000007491

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senator Road over Fish Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Senator Road over Fish Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2023. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesSenator Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.30 MI S of CO RD 510
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.24584, -84.95482
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic15 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Senator Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senator 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 Senator Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Senator Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Senator Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.