Felch Street over Black River
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · Section 16 Zeeland Twp · Structure no. 000000000008927
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Felch Street over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Felch Street over Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Felch Street over Black River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Felch Street over Black River 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 Felch Street over Black River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Felch Street over Black River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Felch Street over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.