US Bridges

111th Ave over N Br of Black River

GoodPosted for load

Allegan County, Michigan · Casco Twp Sec 3 · Structure no. 000000000000217

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th Ave over N Br of Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 111th Ave over N Br of Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2022. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries111th Ave
CrossesN Br of Black River
LocationCasco Twp Sec 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.4983, -86.18276
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2002)
Projected traffic128 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 111th Ave over N Br of Black River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111th Ave over N Br of 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 111th Ave over N Br of Black River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 111th Ave over N Br of Black River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 111th Ave over N Br of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.