US Bridges

Berlin Fair Drive over Sand Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Marne - 0.2 MI NW of 16th · Structure no. 000000000008840

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berlin Fair Drive over Sand Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Berlin Fair Drive over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerlin Fair Drive
CrossesSand Creek
LocationMarne - 0.2 MI NW of 16th
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0334, -85.83039
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2020)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2040
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 Berlin Fair Drive over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berlin Fair Drive 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 Berlin Fair Drive over Sand Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Berlin Fair Drive over Sand Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin Fair Drive over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.