US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Addison Ave · Structure no. 000000000007698

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,520
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 12,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,100 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesRuddiman Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Addison Ave
RouteCity Street 2007
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21822, -86.28454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,520 (2002)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek carry?

About 12,520 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Ruddiman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.