US Bridges

Bridge Street over Muskegon River

Good

Newaygo County, Michigan · 0.2 Miles West of M-37 · Structure no. 000000000007784

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Muskegon River in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2023. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesMuskegon River
Location0.2 Miles West of M-37
RouteCity Street 6212
Coordinates43.41725, -85.80778
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2003)
Projected traffic400 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bridge Street over Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Muskegon River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Muskegon River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Bridge Street over Muskegon River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Muskegon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.