88th Ave over Bass Creek
FairOttawa County, Michigan · Section 6 Blendon Twp · Structure no. 000000000008863
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
88th Ave over Bass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 88th Ave over Bass Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 88th Ave over Bass Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 88th Ave over Bass 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 88th Ave over Bass Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 88th Ave over Bass Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 88th Ave over Bass Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.