47th Street over S Br Macatawa River
PoorClosed to trafficAllegan County, Michigan · Overisel Twp Sec 6 · Structure no. 000000000000290
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
47th Street over S Br Macatawa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47th Street over S Br Macatawa River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 36 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2022. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 47th Street over S Br Macatawa River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is 47th 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 2023.
How much traffic does 47th Street over S Br Macatawa River carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 47th Street over S Br Macatawa River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 47th Street over S Br Macatawa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.