US Bridges

Barry Street over E Branch Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Sec 36 Georgetown Twp · Structure no. 000000000008881

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barry Street over E Branch Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barry Street over E Branch Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarry Street
CrossesE Branch Rush Creek
LocationSec 36 Georgetown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.86353, -85.78841
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2020)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2040
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 Barry Street over E Branch Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Barry Street over E Branch Rush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Barry Street over E Branch Rush Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barry Street over E Branch Rush Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Barry Street over E Branch Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.