44th Street over E Branch - Rush Creek
FairOttawa County, Michigan · Section 25 Georgetown Twp · Structure no. 000000000008847
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Street over E Branch - Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 44th Street over E Branch - Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 24,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,450 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 78 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 44th Street over E Branch - Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44th Street over E Branch - Rush 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 44th Street over E Branch - Rush Creek carry?
About 24,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 44th Street over E Branch - Rush Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns 44th Street over E Branch - Rush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.