US Bridges

Cleveland Street over Deer Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.15 MI E of 64th Ave · Structure no. 000000000008851

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,408
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Street over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cleveland Street over Deer Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCleveland Street
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.15 MI E of 64th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 7066
Coordinates43.07457, -85.94217
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,408 (2019)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Cleveland Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Street over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Street over Deer Creek carry?

About 3,408 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.