Black Creek Road over Black Creek
FairMuskegon County, Michigan · 1.3 MI E of US-31 · Structure no. 000000000007640
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,386
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Creek Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Creek Road over Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 101 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 13,386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,892 by 2022. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Black Creek Road over Black 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Black Creek carry?
About 13,386 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.