Fairplains Street over Flat River
FairMontcalm County, Michigan · In Greenville · Structure no. 000000000007530
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,032
- 1997 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairplains Street over Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fairplains Street over Flat River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2010. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fairplains Street over Flat River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairplains Street over Flat 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fairplains Street over Flat River carry?
About 5,032 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fairplains Street over Flat River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Fairplains Street over Flat River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.