US Bridges

Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.58 MI E of 8th Ave · Structure no. 000000000008817

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Sheldon ST
CrossesE Branch Rush Creek
Location0.58 MI E of 8th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.89347, -85.7915
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2020)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek 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 Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Port Sheldon ST over E Branch Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.