US Bridges

64th Street over N Br of Black River

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.60 MI S of 116th · Structure no. 000000000000191

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

64th Street over N Br of Black River is a steel culvert carrying 64th Street over N Br of Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries64th Street
CrossesN Br of Black River
LocationApprox 0.60 MI S of 116th
RouteCounty Highway 315
Coordinates42.52574, -86.16904
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2003)
Projected traffic648 by 2023
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 64th Street over N Br of Black River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64th Street over N Br of Black River 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 2024.

How much traffic does 64th Street over N Br of Black River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 64th Street over N Br of Black River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns 64th Street over N Br of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.