US Bridges

36th Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.19 Miles N of Truman · Structure no. 000000000008856

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
955
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 36th Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries36th Ave
CrossesN Branch Crockery Creek
Location0.19 Miles N of Truman
RouteCounty Highway 7085
Coordinates43.19414, -85.87924
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2020)
Projected traffic1,725 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 36th Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th Ave over N Branch Crockery 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 36th Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 36th Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.