US Bridges

Lincoln Ave over N Br Black River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · In Holland · Structure no. 000000000000318

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,482
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave over N Br Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Ave over N Br Black River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,482 by 2017. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave
CrossesN Br Black River
LocationIn Holland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.74968, -86.09656
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,482 (1996)
Projected traffic4,482 by 2017
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lincoln Ave over N Br Black River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave over N Br Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave over N Br Black River carry?

About 2,482 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave over N Br Black River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave over N Br Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.