US Bridges

36th Avenue over Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 29 Georgetown Twp · Structure no. 000000000008883

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,666
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Avenue over Rush Creek is a steel culvert carrying 36th Avenue over Rush 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,666 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,430 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries36th Avenue
CrossesRush Creek
LocationSection 29 Georgetown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.87817, -85.87146
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,666 (2019)
Projected traffic8,430 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 36th Avenue over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is 36th Avenue over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 36th Avenue over Rush Creek carry?

About 4,666 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 36th Avenue over Rush Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 36th Avenue over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.