48th Street over Swan Creek
GoodAllegan County, Michigan · Cheshire Twp Sec 7 · Structure no. 000000000000225
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Street over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 48th Street over Swan Creek 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 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.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 48th Street over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Street over Swan Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 48th Street over Swan Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 48th Street over Swan Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Street over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.