US Bridges

Wolf Lake Road over Black Creek

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · Egelston Twp Sec 32/33 · Structure no. 000000000013357

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,564
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Lake Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf Lake Road over Black Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2006. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWolf Lake Road
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationEgelston Twp Sec 32/33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20696, -86.10678
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,564 (2006)
Projected traffic3,810 by 2006
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wolf Lake Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Lake Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Lake Road over Black Creek carry?

About 2,564 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Lake Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Lake Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.