US Bridges

Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of Apple Ave M46 · Structure no. 000000000007664

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,580
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain in Muskegon 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2022. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRavenna Road
CrossesBig & Outlet Drain
Location1.3 MI N of Apple Ave M46
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25396, -85.94798
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2002)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain built?

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

What condition is Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ravenna Road over Big & Outlet Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.