US Bridges

Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.8 MI North of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000012644

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,900 by 2008. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Avenue S W
CrossesMinges Brook
Location0.8 MI North of I-94
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.27356, -85.19884
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (1998)
Projected traffic20,900 by 2008
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Capital Avenue S W over Minges Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.