US Bridges

Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.4 Miles E of Beeline RD · Structure no. 000000000008803

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40 is a concrete culvert carrying Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40 in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 28,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,800 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakewood Blvd
CrossesCounty Drain No 40
Location0.4 Miles E of Beeline RD
RouteCounty Highway 2014
Coordinates42.80473, -86.09575
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,150 (2020)
Projected traffic50,800 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40 carry?

About 28,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakewood Blvd over County Drain No 40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.