US Bridges

Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.60 MI N of State · Structure no. 000000000008848

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
417 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,445
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 77 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 4,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2039. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitport Road
CrossesPettys Bayou
Location0.60 MI N of State
RouteCounty Highway 2029
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.08869, -86.17516
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,445 (2019)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou 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 Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou carry?

About 4,445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitport Road over Pettys Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.