68th Street over N Br of Black River
PoorPosted for loadAllegan County, Michigan · Just N of 108th Ave · Structure no. 000000000000220
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 273
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
68th Street over N Br of Black River is a wood or timber slab carrying 68th Street over N Br of 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 68th Street over N Br of Black River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 68th Street over N Br of Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 68th Street over N Br of Black River carry?
About 273 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 68th Street over N Br of 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 68th Street over N Br of Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.