118th Ave over Swan Creek
PoorAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 1/4 MI W of 44th S · Structure no. 000000000000177
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,077
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
118th Ave over Swan Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying 118th Ave over Swan Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,154 by 2023. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 118th Ave over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is 118th Ave over Swan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does 118th Ave over Swan Creek carry?
About 1,077 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 118th Ave over Swan Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 118th Ave over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.