US Bridges

65th Street over M Br Black River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Casco Twp Sec 27 · Structure no. 000000000000214

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th Street over M Br Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 65th Street over M Br Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries65th Street
CrossesM Br Black River
LocationCasco Twp Sec 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44338, -86.17778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2017)
Projected traffic51 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 65th Street over M Br Black River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th Street over M Br Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 65th Street over M Br Black River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 65th Street over M Br Black River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 65th Street over M Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.