US Bridges

Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa River

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Fillmore Twp Sec 14 · Structure no. 000000000000243

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa River is a steel culvert carrying Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3 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.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2022. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRusscher Road
CrossesS Br Macatawa River
LocationFillmore Twp Sec 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73678, -86.04219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2002)
Projected traffic282 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa 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 Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa River carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Russcher Road over S Br Macatawa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.