US Bridges

W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Section 3 Spring Lake Twp · Structure no. 000000000008916

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Spring Lake RD
CrossesCornelius Bayou
LocationSection 3 Spring Lake Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11217, -86.19063
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 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 W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou 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 W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Spring Lake RD over Cornelius Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.