US Bridges

Leonard Street over Deer Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.15 Miles E of Johnson · Structure no. 000000000008842

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,060
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Street over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leonard Street over Deer Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,710 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLeonard Street
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.15 Miles E of Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 7052
Coordinates43.0135, -85.92484
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2020)
Projected traffic3,710 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 Leonard Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Street over Deer Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Leonard Street over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leonard Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.