32ND AVENUE
Carrying 32ND AVENUE over BUTTERMILK CREEK
0.25 MI S OF CHICAGO DR, Ottawa, Michigan
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 32ND AVENUE
The 32ND AVENUE bridge in Ottawa, Michigan carries 32ND AVENUE over BUTTERMILK CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 32ND AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Michigan.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000013588
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 32ND AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 32ND AVENUE against other structures in Ottawa and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 32ND AVENUE?
32ND AVENUE in Ottawa, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 32ND AVENUE inspected?
32ND AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 32ND AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 32ND AVENUE?
32ND AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 32ND AVENUE?
32ND AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 32ND AVENUE and does age affect safety?
32ND AVENUE was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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