US Bridges

Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.15 MI E of 8th Ave · Structure no. 000000000008815

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRansom Street
CrossesEast Br of Rush Creek
Location0.15 MI E of 8th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 7018
Coordinates42.84798, -85.79466
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 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 Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ransom Street over East Br of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.