US Bridges

Franklin Street over Flat River

Good

Montcalm County, Michigan · In Greenville · Structure no. 000000000007532

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,032
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street over Flat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin Street over Flat River in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2026. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFranklin Street
CrossesFlat River
LocationIn Greenville
RouteCity Street 2041
Coordinates43.1831, -85.25487
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2006)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Franklin Street over Flat River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Street 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 Franklin Street over Flat River carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street over Flat River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Street over Flat River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.