Hersey Road over Muskegon River
FairPosted for loadOsceola County, Michigan · Section 19/20 T17N R9W · Structure no. 000000000008606
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,272
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hersey Road over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hersey Road over Muskegon River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hersey Road over Muskegon River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hersey Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Hersey Road over Muskegon River carry?
About 1,272 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hersey Road over Muskegon River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hersey Road over Muskegon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.