US Bridges

Pontaluna RD over Norris Creek

Good

Muskegon County, Michigan · Sec 29/32 Fruitport Twp · Structure no. 000000000013473

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
546
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pontaluna RD over Norris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pontaluna RD over Norris Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPontaluna RD
CrossesNorris Creek
LocationSec 29/32 Fruitport Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13238, -86.1212
Functional classRural Minor 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2011)
Projected traffic987 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Pontaluna RD over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pontaluna RD over Norris 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 Pontaluna RD over Norris Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pontaluna RD over Norris Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pontaluna RD over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.