US Bridges

113th Ave over N Br of Black River

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/2 MI W of 64th S · Structure no. 000000000000173

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

113th Ave over N Br of Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 113th Ave over N Br of Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries113th Ave
CrossesN Br of Black River
LocationApprox 1/2 MI W of 64th S
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51349, -86.18016
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2012)
Projected traffic747 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 113th Ave over N Br of Black River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 113th 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 113th Ave over N Br of Black River carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 113th Ave over N Br of Black River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 113th Ave over N Br of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.