US Bridges

104th Avenue over Noordeloos Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · West Limits of Zeeland · Structure no. 000000000013536

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

104th Avenue over Noordeloos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 104th Avenue over Noordeloos Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries104th Avenue
CrossesNoordeloos Creek
LocationWest Limits of Zeeland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.80798, -86.03845
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2009)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 104th Avenue over Noordeloos Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 104th Avenue over Noordeloos 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 104th Avenue over Noordeloos Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 104th Avenue over Noordeloos Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns 104th Avenue over Noordeloos Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.