Balsam DR over Rush Creek
GoodOttawa County, Michigan · Hudsonville · Structure no. 000000000008949
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,262
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balsam DR over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Balsam DR over Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,262 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,384 by 2024. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balsam DR over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balsam DR over Rush Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Balsam DR over Rush Creek carry?
About 11,262 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Balsam DR over Rush Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Balsam DR over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.