US Bridges

136th Ave over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 7 Olive Twp · Structure no. 000000000008901

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th Ave over Pigeon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 136th Ave over Pigeon Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries136th Ave
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationSection 7 Olive Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.92061, -86.12147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 136th Ave over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 136th Ave over Pigeon 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 136th Ave over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 136th Ave over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 136th Ave over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.