US Bridges

Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.03 MI N of Croswell ST · Structure no. 000000000008828

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,970 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Ave
CrossesC&o Railroad
Location0.03 MI N of Croswell ST
RouteCounty Highway 7001
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91913, -86.20244
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2020)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad 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 Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Ave over C&o Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.