US Bridges

8th Ave over M-6 Rush Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · Jamestown Twp Sec 1-2 · Structure no. 000000000013024

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
423 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Ave over M-6 Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Ave over M-6 Rush Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2015. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries8th Ave
CrossesM-6 Rush Creek
LocationJamestown Twp Sec 1-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.8466, -85.80216
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length423 ft (128.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (50.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2003)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 8th Ave over M-6 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Ave over M-6 Rush 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 8th Ave over M-6 Rush Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 8th Ave over M-6 Rush Creek?

The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Ave over M-6 Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.