M-46 over Crockery Creek
PoorMuskegon County, Michigan · 4.6 MI W of M-37 · Structure no. 000000000007559
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,976
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-46 over Crockery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-46 over Crockery Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 5,976 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,358 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-46 over Crockery Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is M-46 over Crockery 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does M-46 over Crockery Creek carry?
About 5,976 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is M-46 over Crockery Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns M-46 over Crockery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.