96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · 2.86 Miles N of Borculo · Structure no. 000000000008824
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,330 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does 96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 7,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 96th Avenue over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.