M-37 over Mill Creek
GoodKent County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of Walker · Structure no. 000000000004848
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,670
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-37 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-37 over Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 77 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 16,670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,161 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-37 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is M-37 over Mill 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does M-37 over Mill Creek carry?
About 16,670 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M-37 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns M-37 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.