Hillcrest-Charles over Flat River
GoodMontcalm County, Michigan · In Greenville · Structure no. 000000000007531
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,480
- 1997 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillcrest-Charles over Flat River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest-Charles over Flat River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,480 by 2010. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillcrest-Charles over Flat River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Hillcrest-Charles 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Hillcrest-Charles over Flat River carry?
About 8,480 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hillcrest-Charles over Flat River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Hillcrest-Charles over Flat River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.