48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary
FairOttawa County, Michigan · 0.72 Miles N of Johnson · Structure no. 000000000008841
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary 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 48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 48th Ave over Deer Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.