US Bridges

Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater River

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 2.7 MI SE of Pentwater · Structure no. 000000000008319

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,377
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater River in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2018. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMonroe RD
CrossesN Br Pentwater River
Location2.7 MI SE of Pentwater
RouteCounty Highway 6480
Coordinates43.763, -86.39372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2007)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater River carry?

About 3,377 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe RD over N Br Pentwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.