US Bridges

90th Ave over Middle Branch River

Good

Osceola County, Michigan · 1.2 MI N of Sunrise Lk RD · Structure no. 000000000014648

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

90th Ave over Middle Branch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 90th Ave over Middle Branch River in Osceola County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries90th Ave
CrossesMiddle Branch River
Location1.2 MI N of Sunrise Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsceola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.04768, -85.2667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic399 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 90th Ave over Middle Branch River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 90th Ave over Middle Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 90th Ave over Middle Branch River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 90th Ave over Middle Branch River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 90th Ave over Middle Branch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.