US Bridges

M-46 over Hall Drain

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 9.0 MI E of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007557

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,182
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-46 over Hall Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-46 over Hall Drain in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,182 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,513 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-46
CrossesHall Drain
Location9.0 MI E of US-31
RouteState Highway 46
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.23528, -86.02612
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,182 (2007)
Projected traffic8,513 by 2018
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-46 over Hall Drain built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-46 over Hall Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-46 over Hall Drain carry?

About 6,182 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is M-46 over Hall Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns M-46 over Hall Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.