US Bridges

48th Street over S Br Macatawa River

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.30 MI N of 146th · Structure no. 000000000000195

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,679
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th Street over S Br Macatawa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48th Street over S Br Macatawa River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,679 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,645 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries48th Street
CrossesS Br Macatawa River
LocationApprox 0.30 MI N of 146th
RouteCounty Highway 331
Coordinates42.76024, -86.0177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,679 (2009)
Projected traffic6,645 by 2029
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 48th Street over S Br Macatawa River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th Street over S Br Macatawa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 48th Street over S Br Macatawa River carry?

About 3,679 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 48th Street over S Br Macatawa River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 48th Street over S Br Macatawa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.