US Bridges

Golden Ave over Minges Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · Emmett Twp Sec 18 · Structure no. 000000000001306

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,476
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Ave over Minges Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Golden Ave over Minges Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,431 by 2023. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Ave
CrossesMinges Creek
LocationEmmett Twp Sec 18
RouteCounty Highway 2011
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29378, -85.16831
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,476 (1995)
Projected traffic4,431 by 2023
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Golden Ave over Minges Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Ave over Minges 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 Golden Ave over Minges Creek carry?

About 2,476 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Golden Ave over Minges Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Ave over Minges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.