US Bridges

32nd ST over N Branch Black River

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Holland · Structure no. 000000000008944

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,632
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd ST over N Branch Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 32nd ST over N Branch Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,632 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2022. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries32nd ST
CrossesN Branch Black River
LocationHolland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76878, -86.0659
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,632 (1997)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 32nd ST over N Branch Black River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd ST over N Branch Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd ST over N Branch Black River carry?

About 5,632 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is 32nd ST over N Branch Black River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd ST over N Branch Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.