US Bridges

Country Club RD over N Branch Black River

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Holland · Structure no. 000000000008947

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,862
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club RD over N Branch Black River is a steel culvert carrying Country Club RD over N Branch Black River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,862 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2016. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club RD
CrossesN Branch Black River
LocationHolland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.78081, -86.05769
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,862 (1996)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2016
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 Country Club RD over N Branch Black River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club RD over N Branch 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 Country Club RD over N Branch Black River carry?

About 3,862 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Country Club RD over N Branch Black River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Country Club RD over N Branch Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.