US Bridges

11th Street over Gun River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Approx 0.4 MI N of 106th · Structure no. 000000000000250

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street over Gun River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Street over Gun River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2022. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries11th Street
CrossesGun River
LocationApprox 0.4 MI N of 106th
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47053, -85.65662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2002)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 11th Street over Gun River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Street over Gun River 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 11th Street over Gun River carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street over Gun River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street over Gun River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.