US Bridges

Ridge Street over C S X

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · In Ferrysburg · Structure no. 000000000008940

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,925
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Street over C S X is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Street over C S X in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2022. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Street
CrossesC S X
LocationIn Ferrysburg
RouteCity Street 2029
Coordinates43.08513, -86.21552
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (1996)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Street over C S X built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Street over C S X 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Street over C S X carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Ridge Street over C S X?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Street over C S X?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.