16th Avenue over Sand Creek
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 0.05 Miles South of Hayes · Structure no. 000000000008837
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,410
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Avenue over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 16th Avenue over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 16th Avenue over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 16th Avenue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Avenue over Sand Creek carry?
About 2,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 16th Avenue over Sand Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Avenue over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.