US Bridges

5th Ave over W Br Clam River

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · Section 12 T20N R7W · Structure no. 000000000008617

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over W Br Clam River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5th Ave over W Br Clam River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries5th Ave
CrossesW Br Clam River
LocationSection 12 T20N R7W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.14175, -85.09744
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2020)
Projected traffic859 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave over W Br Clam River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave over W Br Clam 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Ave over W Br Clam River carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave over W Br Clam River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over W Br Clam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.