US Bridges

M-121 WB over Macatawa River

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Zeeland Twp Sec 10 · Structure no. 000000000008711

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,668
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-121 WB over Macatawa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-121 WB over Macatawa River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,668 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,003 by 2018. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-121 WB
CrossesMacatawa River
LocationZeeland Twp Sec 10
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates42.83574, -85.95114
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,668 (2007)
Projected traffic8,003 by 2018
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-121 WB over Macatawa River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-121 WB over Macatawa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does M-121 WB over Macatawa River carry?

About 4,668 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-121 WB over Macatawa River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-121 WB over Macatawa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.