US Bridges

12th Ave over Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.23 M N of Pt Sheldon ST · Structure no. 000000000008819

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Ave over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 12th Ave over 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries12th Ave
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.23 M N of Pt Sheldon ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.89217, -85.81187
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,540 (2022)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2042
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 12th Ave over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is 12th Ave over 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 12th Ave over Rush Creek carry?

About 6,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 12th Ave over Rush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Ave over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.