US Bridges

40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 30 Jamestown Twp · Structure no. 000000000008896

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries40th Ave
CrossesKampen Struik Drain
LocationSection 30 Jamestown Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7858, -85.88109
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2020)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2040
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 40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain 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 40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Ave over Kampen Struik Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.