US Bridges

42nd Street over Unnamed Creek

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · Oversiel Twp Sec 3-4 · Structure no. 000000000000294

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42nd Street over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying 42nd Street over Unnamed Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2022. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries42nd Street
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationOversiel Twp Sec 3-4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76641, -85.96046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2002)
Projected traffic62 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 42nd Street over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42nd Street over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 42nd Street over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 42nd Street over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 42nd Street over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.