US Bridges

Quincy Street over Black Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 11 Holland Twp · Structure no. 000000000008888

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,464
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quincy Street over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Quincy Street over Black Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,464 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,480 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuincy Street
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSection 11 Holland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84135, -86.04776
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,464 (2019)
Projected traffic13,480 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 Quincy Street over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quincy Street over Black 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 Quincy Street over Black Creek carry?

About 7,464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quincy Street over Black Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Quincy Street over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.