US Bridges

144th Avenue over S Br Pentwater River

Fair

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.058 MI S of Tyler · Structure no. 000000000013333

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Avenue over S Br Pentwater River is a steel culvert carrying 144th Avenue over S Br Pentwater River in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 909 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries144th Avenue
CrossesS Br Pentwater River
Location0.058 MI S of Tyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOceana County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.70201, -86.19782
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2004)
Projected traffic909 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 144th Avenue over S Br Pentwater River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th Avenue over S Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 144th Avenue over S Br Pentwater River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 144th Avenue over S Br Pentwater River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 144th Avenue over S Br Pentwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.