US Bridges

Jackson ST over E Branch Rush Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 36 Georgetown Twp · Structure no. 000000000008880

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
868
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson ST over E Branch Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson ST over E Branch Rush 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 868 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackson ST
CrossesE Branch Rush Creek
LocationSection 36 Georgetown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85631, -85.7874
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2019)
Projected traffic1,570 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 Jackson ST over E Branch Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is Jackson ST over E Branch Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson ST over E Branch Rush Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson ST over E Branch Rush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson ST over E Branch Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.