US Bridges

108th Ave over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 2 Olive Twp · Structure no. 000000000008905

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

108th Ave over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 108th Ave over Pigeon Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries108th Ave
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationSection 2 Olive Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.93282, -86.05242
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic180 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 108th Ave over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 108th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 108th Ave over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 108th Ave over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 108th Ave over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.