US Bridges

96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 1.1 MI S of Washington RD · Structure no. 000000000008405

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries96th Avenue
CrossesNo Br Pentwater River
Location1.1 MI S of Washington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.80285, -86.31828
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic150 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Avenue over No Br Pentwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.