96th Avenue over Bass River
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · 0.98 MI N of Fillmore · Structure no. 000000000008825
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,360
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
96th Avenue over Bass River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th Avenue over Bass River 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 3 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 5,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,690 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 96th Avenue over Bass River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 96th Avenue over Bass River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 96th Avenue over Bass River carry?
About 5,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 96th Avenue over Bass River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 96th Avenue over Bass River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.