US Bridges

Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson Creek

Good

Newaygo County, Michigan · At Bingham Ave & Echo RD · Structure no. 000000000014692

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,377
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,377 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld M-20 (echo Dr)
CrossesRobinson Creek
LocationAt Bingham Ave & Echo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.53888, -85.86019
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,377 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson Creek carry?

About 2,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old M-20 (echo Dr) over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.