US Bridges

120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.49 Miles N of Taylor · Structure no. 000000000008826

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,160 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries120th Avenue
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.49 Miles N of Taylor
RouteCounty Highway 7035
Coordinates42.93288, -86.08196
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,390 (2020)
Projected traffic15,160 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 8,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 120th Avenue over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.