US Bridges

106th Ave over Black Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 23 Holland Twp · Structure no. 000000000008884

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

106th Ave over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 106th Ave over Black Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries106th Ave
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSection 23 Holland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.79933, -86.04569
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 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 traffic2,550 (2020)
Projected traffic4,600 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 106th Ave over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 106th Ave over Black 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 106th Ave over Black Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 106th Ave over Black Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 106th Ave over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.