44th Street over Swan Creek
FairPosted for loadAllegan County, Michigan · Just N of 106th Ave · Structure no. 000000000000227
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 392
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Street over Swan Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 44th Street over Swan Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2022. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 44th Street over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44th Street over Swan Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 44th Street over Swan Creek carry?
About 392 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 44th Street over Swan Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 44th Street over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.