US Bridges

Cleveland Street over Sand Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.29 Miles E of 32nd Ave · Structure no. 000000000008853

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,358
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Street over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cleveland Street over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCleveland Street
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.29 Miles E of 32nd Ave
RouteCounty Highway 7066
Coordinates43.07468, -85.86168
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2019)
Projected traffic2,450 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Street over Sand 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Street over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Street over Sand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Street over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.