US Bridges

107th Ave over N Br Black River

FairPosted for load

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 04 MI W of 68th ST · Structure no. 000000000000216

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

107th Ave over N Br Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying 107th Ave over N Br Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2022. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries107th Ave
CrossesN Br Black River
LocationApprox 04 MI W of 68th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.46971, -86.21195
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2002)
Projected traffic568 by 2022
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 107th Ave over N Br Black River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 107th Ave over N 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 107th Ave over N Br Black River carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 107th Ave over N Br Black River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 107th Ave over N Br Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.