US Bridges

New Holland Street over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · 0.4 MI W of 32nd Avenue · Structure no. 000000000013589

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

About this bridge

New Holland Street over Buttermilk Creek is a steel culvert carrying New Holland Street 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Holland Street
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location0.4 MI W of 32nd Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85664, -85.86894
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Holland Street over Buttermilk Creek built?

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

What condition is New Holland Street over Buttermilk 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 New Holland Street over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Holland Street over Buttermilk Creek?

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

Who owns New Holland Street over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.