West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou
PoorPosted for loadOttawa County, Michigan · At 168th Avenue · Structure no. 000000000008941
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 448 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,424
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2022. The structure is 448 ft (136.5 m) long and 44 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou 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 West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou carry?
About 5,424 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou?
The structure is 448 ft (136.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns West Spring Lake R over Smith Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.