US Bridges

Ottogan Street over S Br Macatawa River

Poor

Allegan County, Michigan · Just E of 46th ST · Structure no. 000000000000289

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottogan Street over S Br Macatawa River is a wood or timber slab carrying Ottogan Street over S Br Macatawa River 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 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.

It carries about 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOttogan Street
CrossesS Br Macatawa River
LocationJust E of 46th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76892, -85.99949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2020)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ottogan Street over S Br Macatawa River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ottogan Street 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 Ottogan Street over S Br Macatawa River carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ottogan Street over S Br Macatawa River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ottogan Street over S Br Macatawa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.