US Bridges

56th Ave over Beaver Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.72 MI N of Cleveland ST · Structure no. 000000000008852

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th Ave over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 56th Ave over Beaver Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,670 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries56th Ave
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.72 MI N of Cleveland ST
RouteCounty Highway 7069
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.08463, -85.92714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2020)
Projected traffic6,670 by 2040
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 56th Ave over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th Ave over Beaver 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 56th Ave over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 56th Ave over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 56th Ave over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.