Dickerson Lake RD over Flat River
GoodMontcalm County, Michigan · 0.40 MI West of M-91 · Structure no. 000000000007516
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dickerson Lake RD over Flat River is a wood or timber slab carrying Dickerson Lake RD over Flat River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 47 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dickerson Lake RD over Flat River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Dickerson Lake RD 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Dickerson Lake RD over Flat River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dickerson Lake RD over Flat River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dickerson Lake RD over Flat River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.