Covered Bridge RD over Flat River

Fair Condition155 years old122 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
Location0.8 Mi E Of Biggs AVE
CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesFlat River
Coordinates42.98044, -85.32664

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length97.8 ft (29.8 m)
Max Span95.8 ft (29.2 m)
Deck Width18.0 ft (5.5 m)
Deck Area163.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1871 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic122 (1996)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000005183

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