US Bridges

Quincy Street over East Branch Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 11 Jamestown Twp · Structure no. 000000000008894

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,712
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quincy Street over East Branch Rush Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Quincy Street over East Branch Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,712 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuincy Street
CrossesEast Branch Rush Creek
LocationSection 11 Jamestown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84069, -85.81094
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,712 (2014)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Quincy Street over East Branch Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quincy Street over East Branch Rush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Quincy Street over East Branch Rush Creek carry?

About 2,712 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Quincy Street over East Branch Rush Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Quincy Street over East Branch Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.