Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River
FairOceana County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of 104th Ave · Structure no. 000000000008393
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lever RD over S Branch Pentwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.