US Bridges

State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive

FairPosted for load

Oceana County, Michigan · In Hart 350 Ft N of Main · Structure no. 000000000008409

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,777 by 2024. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesHart Lake-Pentwater Rive
LocationIn Hart 350 Ft N of Main
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.70425, -86.36343
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2004)
Projected traffic1,777 by 2024
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Hart Lake-Pentwater Rive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.