US Bridges

144th Avenue over Cranberry Drain

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 31 Olive Twp · Structure no. 000000000008900

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,560
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th Avenue over Cranberry Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 144th Avenue over Cranberry Drain in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries144th Avenue
CrossesCranberry Drain
LocationSection 31 Olive Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87077, -86.13925
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2022)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cranberry Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 144th Avenue over Cranberry Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns 144th Avenue over Cranberry Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.