River Ave over Black River
FairOttawa County, Michigan · North Limits of Holland · Structure no. 000000000008821
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Ave over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying River Ave over Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 33,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,400 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Ave over Black River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Ave over Black River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does River Ave over Black River carry?
About 33,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is River Ave over Black River?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns River Ave over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.