M-21 over Flat River

Fair Condition85 years old18,836 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
LocationIn Lowell (118 W Main St)
CarriesM-21
CrossesFlat River
Coordinates42.93417, -85.33929

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length72.5 ft (22.1 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width76.8 ft (23.4 m)
Deck Area517.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1941 (reconstructed 2010)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,836 (2007)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004855

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