US Bridges

104th Ave over Black Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 11 Holland Twp · Structure no. 000000000008892

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,080
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

104th Ave over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 104th Ave over Black Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,370 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries104th Ave
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSection 11 Holland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82894, -86.03981
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2019)
Projected traffic7,370 by 2039
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 104th Ave over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 104th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 104th Ave over Black Creek carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 104th Ave over Black Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 104th Ave over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.