US Bridges

Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek

Poor

Montcalm County, Michigan · Evergreen Twp Sec 20-21 · Structure no. 000000000013620

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek in Montcalm County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStevenson Road
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
LocationEvergreen Twp Sec 20-21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.23761, -85.03356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2009)
Projected traffic116 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Stevenson Road over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.