Main St. over Deer Creek
PoorOttawa County, Michigan · Coopersville · Structure no. 000000000008938
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,528
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main St. over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St. over Deer Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 3 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main St. over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Main St. 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 2024.
How much traffic does Main St. over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Main St. over Deer Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Main St. over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.