US Bridges

Adams Street over Black River

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.87 Miles E of 96th Ave · Structure no. 000000000008806

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Street over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Adams Street over Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,940 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAdams Street
CrossesBlack River
Location0.87 Miles E of 96th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 7004
Coordinates42.7834, -86.00049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,270 (2020)
Projected traffic14,940 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Adams Street over Black River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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 8,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Adams Street over Black River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Street over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.