US Bridges

Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 1.5 MI E of Pentwater · Structure no. 000000000008408

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHammett RD
CrossesNo Br Pentwater Rivier
Location1.5 MI E of Pentwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.78218, -86.38659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic500 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier 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 Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hammett RD over No Br Pentwater Rivier?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.