US Bridges

62nd Street over Spicebush Creek

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · 70 Ft S of 104th Ave · Structure no. 000000000013947

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd Street over Spicebush Creek is a steel culvert carrying 62nd Street over Spicebush Creek in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2022. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries62nd Street
CrossesSpicebush Creek
Location70 Ft S of 104th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.44772, -86.14867
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2002)
Projected traffic706 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 62nd Street over Spicebush Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 62nd Street over Spicebush Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 62nd Street over Spicebush Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 62nd Street over Spicebush Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 62nd Street over Spicebush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.