US Bridges

Cedar Lake Road over W Br Fish Creek

Fair

Montcalm County, Michigan · Evergreen Twp Sec 23 · Structure no. 000000000013621

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lake Road over W Br Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Lake 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Lake Road
CrossesW Br Fish Creek
LocationEvergreen Twp Sec 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontcalm County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.242, -84.98436
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2009)
Projected traffic103 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 Cedar Lake Road over W Br Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is Cedar Lake Road over W Br Fish Creek 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 May 2023.

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

About 84 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Lake Road over W Br Fish Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cedar Lake Road over W Br Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.