Polk Street over Borculo Drain
FairOttawa County, Michigan · Section 18 Blendon Twp · Structure no. 000000000008860
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polk Street over Borculo Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Polk Street over Borculo Drain in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polk Street over Borculo Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polk Street over Borculo Drain 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 Polk Street over Borculo Drain carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Polk Street over Borculo Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Polk Street over Borculo Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.