US Bridges

M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer Creek

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · In Newaygo · Structure no. 000000000007729

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,835
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,750 by 2028. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-37
CrossesCSX RR Penoyer Creek
LocationIn Newaygo
RouteState Highway 37
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.42631, -85.79701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,835 (2007)
Projected traffic8,750 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer Creek carry?

About 6,835 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns M-37 over CSX RR Penoyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.