US Bridges

US-10 over Muskegon River

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · In Evart · Structure no. 000000000008582

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-10 over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-10 over Muskegon River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 91 years old, older 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,405 by 2034. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-10
CrossesMuskegon River
LocationIn Evart
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.90099, -85.25449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2014)
Projected traffic5,405 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-10 over Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US-10 over Muskegon River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-10 over Muskegon River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-10 over Muskegon River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-10 over Muskegon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.