US Bridges

24 TH Street over N Br Black River

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · In Holland · Structure no. 000000000008945

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,962
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 TH Street over N Br Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 24 TH Street over N Br Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries24 TH Street
CrossesN Br Black River
LocationIn Holland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.77607, -86.06187
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 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 width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2014)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 24 TH Street over N Br Black River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 TH Street over N Br Black River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 24 TH Street over N Br Black River carry?

About 2,962 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 24 TH Street over N Br Black River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 24 TH Street over N Br Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.