US Bridges

Randall Street over Deer Creek

Poor

Ottawa County, Michigan · In Coopersville · Structure no. 000000000008936

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,976
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randall Street over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Randall Street over Deer Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 6,976 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,513 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRandall Street
CrossesDeer Creek
LocationIn Coopersville
RouteCity Street 7063
Coordinates43.05989, -85.92879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,976 (2022)
Projected traffic8,513 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Randall Street over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Randall Street over Deer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Randall Street over Deer Creek carry?

About 6,976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Randall Street over Deer Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Randall Street over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.