40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · Section 30 Chester Twp · Structure no. 000000000008868
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Avenue over Rio Grande Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.