US Bridges

Dagget Road over Little Muskegon River

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · 0.60 South of Tamarack RD · Structure no. 000000000007518

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dagget Road over Little Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dagget Road over Little Muskegon River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDagget Road
CrossesLittle Muskegon River
Location0.60 South of Tamarack RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.43225, -85.53784
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2010)
Projected traffic184 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Dagget Road over Little Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dagget Road over Little Muskegon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Dagget Road over Little Muskegon River carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dagget Road over Little Muskegon River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dagget Road over Little Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.