US Bridges

32nd Avenue over Buttermilk Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of Chicago DR · Structure no. 000000000013588

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Avenue over Buttermilk Creek is a steel culvert carrying 32nd Avenue over Buttermilk Creek in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries32nd Avenue
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Chicago DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86723, -85.86133
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2010)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 32nd Avenue over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Avenue 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 32nd Avenue over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Avenue over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 32nd Avenue over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.