US Bridges

109 TH Ave over N Br of Black River

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.40 MI E of 68th · Structure no. 000000000000170

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,153
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

109 TH Ave over N Br of Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 109 TH Ave over N Br of Black River in Allegan 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 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 2,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries109 TH Ave
CrossesN Br of Black River
LocationApprox 0.40 MI E of 68th
RouteCounty Highway 318
Coordinates42.48402, -86.19948
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,153 (2016)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 109 TH Ave over N Br of Black River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 109 TH Ave over N Br of Black 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 109 TH Ave over N Br of Black River carry?

About 2,153 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 109 TH Ave over N Br of Black River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 109 TH Ave over N Br of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.