Adams Street over Black River
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 0.5 Miles E of Holland · Structure no. 000000000008805
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Street over Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Street over Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 years old, older 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 16,240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,330 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adams Street over Black River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Adams Street over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Adams Street over Black River carry?
About 16,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Adams Street over Black River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Street over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.