US Bridges

32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 5 Chester Twp · Structure no. 000000000008870

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries32nd Ave
CrossesN Branch Crockery Creek
LocationSection 5 Chester Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.19162, -85.86925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2019)
Projected traffic1,330 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 32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery 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 32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Ave over N Branch Crockery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.