US Bridges

Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · Outlet of Duck Lake · Structure no. 000000000007674

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,257 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Drive
CrossesDuck Lake Channel
LocationOutlet of Duck Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.34201, -86.40809
Functional classRural Major 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2018)
Projected traffic2,257 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel 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 Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Drive over Duck Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.