US Bridges

64th Ave over Beaver Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 15A Polkton Twp · Structure no. 000000000008910

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

64th Ave over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 64th Ave over Beaver Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2040. 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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Carries64th Ave
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationSection 15A Polkton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.08165, -85.9471
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2020)
Projected traffic2,140 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 64th Ave over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64th Ave over Beaver 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 64th Ave over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 64th Ave over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns 64th Ave over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.