Port Sheldon ST over Rush Creek
GoodOttawa County, Michigan · 0.25 Miles East of M-121 · Structure no. 000000000008816
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port Sheldon ST over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Port Sheldon ST over Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Port Sheldon ST over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port Sheldon ST over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Port Sheldon ST over Rush Creek carry?
About 19,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Port Sheldon ST over Rush Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Port Sheldon ST over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.