US Bridges

Byron Road over Kampen-Struik Drain

Poor

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.75 Miles E of 48th Ave · Structure no. 000000000008811

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,810
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byron Road over Kampen-Struik Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Byron Road over Kampen-Struik Drain in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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 5,810 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesByron Road
CrossesKampen-Struik Drain
Location0.75 Miles E of 48th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 7010
Coordinates42.8111, -85.88653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2020)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Byron Road over Kampen-Struik Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byron Road over Kampen-Struik 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Byron Road over Kampen-Struik Drain carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Byron Road over Kampen-Struik Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Byron Road over Kampen-Struik Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.