Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon
GoodNewaygo County, Michigan · 2 Mile North of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000007733
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon 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 Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Newcosta Ave over Little Muskegon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.