South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · Section 33 Park Township · Structure no. 000000000008800
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,920
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain is a concrete culvert carrying South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain carry?
About 1,920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns South Shore Drive over Montello Park Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.