US Bridges

32nd Ave over Sand Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 32 Chester Twp · Structure no. 000000000008872

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Ave over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying 32nd Ave over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries32nd Ave
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSection 32 Chester Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.1207, -85.86856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Ave over Sand 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 32nd Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns 32nd Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.