US Bridges

Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Lincoln Lake · Structure no. 000000000005146

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,378
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake in Kent 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 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 1,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,560 by 2024. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMacclain Street
CrossesWoodbeck Lake
Location1 MI E of Lincoln Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.19884, -85.33205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2020)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2024
Trucks0%
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

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 Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake built?

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

What condition is Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Macclain Street over Woodbeck Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.