US Bridges

M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek

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Newaygo County, Michigan · In Newaygo · Structure no. 000000000007728

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,811
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,811 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2037. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM-82
CrossesCSX RR and Penoyer Creek
LocationIn Newaygo
RouteState Highway 37
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.42424, -85.79974
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,811 (2017)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek carry?

About 5,811 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M-82 over CSX RR and Penoyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.