US Bridges

100th Street over Tyler Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.55 MI E of Wingeier Ave · Structure no. 000000000005008

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100th Street over Tyler Creek is a steel culvert carrying 100th Street over Tyler Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries100th Street
CrossesTyler Creek
Location0.55 MI E of Wingeier Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78413, -85.33786
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2003)
Projected traffic680 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 100th Street over Tyler Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100th Street over Tyler 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 100th Street over Tyler Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 100th Street over Tyler Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns 100th Street over Tyler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.