US Bridges

135th Avenue over Muskegon River

Fair

Osceola County, Michigan · SEC11&14 Hersey Twp · Structure no. 000000000012776

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
947
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th Avenue over Muskegon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 135th Avenue over Muskegon River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 947 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2037. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries135th Avenue
CrossesMuskegon River
LocationSEC11&14 Hersey Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.87241, -85.35706
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 135th Avenue over Muskegon River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th Avenue over Muskegon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 135th Avenue over Muskegon River carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 135th Avenue over Muskegon River?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 135th Avenue over Muskegon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.