Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch
PoorClosed to trafficMuskegon County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of Bayou ST · Structure no. 000000000007700
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 599
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 599 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2022. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch carry?
About 599 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Ottawa ST over Muskegon River S Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.