US Bridges

104th Ave over M Br Black River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Casco Twp Sec 23-26 · Structure no. 000000000000215

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

104th Ave over M Br Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 104th Ave over M Br Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries104th Ave
CrossesM Br Black River
LocationCasco Twp Sec 23-26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44775, -86.16411
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic94 by 2040
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 104th Ave over M Br Black River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 104th Ave 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 104th Ave over M Br Black River carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 104th Ave over M Br Black River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 104th Ave over M Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.