24th Ave over Sand Creek
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · Section 21 Wright Twp · Structure no. 000000000008924
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
24th Ave over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24th Ave over Sand Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 24th Ave over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 24th Ave over Sand 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 24th Ave over Sand Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 24th Ave over Sand Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 24th Ave over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.