Ruddiman Avenue over Bear Lake Channel
GoodPosted for loadMuskegon County, Michigan · In North Muskegon · Structure no. 000000000007701
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,233
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruddiman Avenue over Bear Lake Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruddiman Avenue over Bear Lake Channel in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,754 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruddiman Avenue over Bear Lake Channel built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruddiman Avenue over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ruddiman Avenue over Bear Lake Channel carry?
About 3,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ruddiman Avenue over Bear Lake Channel?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Ruddiman Avenue over Bear Lake Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.