US Bridges

148th Ave over Osborn Creek

Good

Oceana County, Michigan · 0.43 MI S of Pierce RD · Structure no. 000000000013667

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

148th Ave over Osborn Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 148th Ave over Osborn Creek in Oceana County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2022. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries148th Ave
CrossesOsborn Creek
Location0.43 MI S of Pierce RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.6147, -86.1876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2012)
Projected traffic700 by 2022
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 148th Ave over Osborn Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 148th Ave over Osborn Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 148th Ave over Osborn Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 148th Ave over Osborn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns 148th Ave over Osborn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.