US Bridges

Black Lake RD over Little Black Creek

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Pontaluna RD · Structure no. 000000000007704

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Lake RD over Little Black Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Black Lake RD over Little Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2010. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlack Lake RD
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Pontaluna RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.12603, -86.25309
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (1997)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Black Lake RD over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Lake RD over Little Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Black Lake RD over Little Black Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Black Lake RD over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Black Lake RD over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.