US Bridges

Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Michigan · Hudsonville · Structure no. 000000000008948

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2024. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren ST
CrossesButtermilk Creek
LocationHudsonville
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.87091, -85.86269
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2004)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Van Buren ST over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.