West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · Sec 12 Port Sheldon Twp · Structure no. 000000000008912
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns West Olive RD over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.