US Bridges

Riley ST over Black Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 14 Holland Twp · Structure no. 000000000008886

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,450
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley ST over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riley ST over Black Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,300 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiley ST
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSection 14 Holland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82681, -86.04904
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,450 (2019)
Projected traffic24,300 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Riley ST over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley ST 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 Riley ST over Black Creek carry?

About 13,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Riley ST over Black Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Riley ST over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.