24th Ave over Black Creek
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of Adams ST · Structure no. 000000000008813
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,685
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
24th Ave over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying 24th Ave over Black Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 4,685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,460 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 24th Ave over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 24th Ave over Black Creek 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 24th Ave over Black Creek carry?
About 4,685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 24th Ave over Black Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns 24th Ave over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.