US Bridges

Rmp 8th to M-6 EB over Rush Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Jametown Twp Sec 2 · Structure no. 000000000013028

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp 8th to M-6 EB over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp 8th to M-6 EB over 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2015. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRmp 8th to M-6 EB
CrossesRush Creek
LocationJametown Twp Sec 2
RouteState Highway 6
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84533, -85.80398
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2003)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rmp 8th to M-6 EB over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is Rmp 8th to M-6 EB 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 Rmp 8th to M-6 EB over Rush Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rmp 8th to M-6 EB over Rush Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp 8th to M-6 EB over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.