US Bridges

Ottogan Street over Peters Drain Extension

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · Overisel Twp Sec 5 · Structure no. 000000000013574

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottogan Street over Peters Drain Extension is a steel culvert carrying Ottogan Street over Peters Drain Extension in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOttogan Street
CrossesPeters Drain Extension
LocationOverisel Twp Sec 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76892, -85.98197
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2010)
Projected traffic349 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 Peters Drain Extension built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ottogan Street over Peters Drain Extension 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 Ottogan Street over Peters Drain Extension carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ottogan Street over Peters Drain Extension?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ottogan Street over Peters Drain Extension?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.