US Bridges

144th Avenue over Harlem Drain

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 6 Holland Twp · Structure no. 000000000008890

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,123
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Avenue over Harlem Drain is a steel culvert carrying 144th Avenue over Harlem Drain in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries144th Avenue
CrossesHarlem Drain
LocationSection 6 Holland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84801, -86.13803
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,123 (2019)
Projected traffic5,640 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 Avenue over Harlem Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th Avenue over Harlem Drain 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 Avenue over Harlem Drain carry?

About 3,123 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 144th Avenue over Harlem Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 144th Avenue over Harlem Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.