US Bridges

Luce ST over Sand Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 35 Tallmadge Twp · Structure no. 000000000008835

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luce ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Luce ST over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLuce ST
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSection 35 Tallmadge Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.94981, -85.84939
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Luce ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luce ST over Sand Creek 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 Luce ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Luce ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Luce ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.