Riverside Road over Orchard Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 3/8 MI E of 64th S · Structure no. 000000000000179
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,042
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Road over Orchard Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Riverside Road over Orchard Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,084 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Riverside Road over Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Road over Orchard 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Road over Orchard Creek carry?
About 1,042 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Road over Orchard Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Road over Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.