US Bridges

Green ST over Stearns Bayou

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.43 Miles E of 144th ST · Structure no. 000000000008831

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
421 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green ST over Stearns Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green ST over Stearns Bayou in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2040. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen ST
CrossesStearns Bayou
Location0.43 Miles E of 144th ST
RouteCounty Highway 7060
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02599, -86.13699
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2020)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Green ST over Stearns Bayou built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green ST over Stearns Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Green ST over Stearns Bayou carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green ST over Stearns Bayou?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Green ST over Stearns Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.