US Bridges

144th Ave over Pine Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 18 Holland Twp · Structure no. 000000000008889

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,395
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Ave over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 144th Ave over Pine Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,740 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries144th Ave
CrossesPine Creek
LocationSection 18 Holland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81818, -86.13781
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2019)
Projected traffic9,740 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 144th Ave over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th Ave over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 144th Ave over Pine Creek carry?

About 5,395 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 144th Ave over Pine Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 144th Ave over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.