US Bridges

56th Street over M Br Black River

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Just N of 104th Ave · Structure no. 000000000000193

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,565
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th Street over M Br Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th Street over M Br Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,565 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries56th Street
CrossesM Br Black River
LocationJust N of 104th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 325
Coordinates42.44914, -86.09021
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,565 (2017)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 56th Street over M Br Black River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th Street over M Br 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 56th Street over M Br Black River carry?

About 1,565 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 56th Street over M Br Black River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 56th Street over M Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.