US Bridges

4 Mile RD over Indian Mill Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.04 MI W of Walker Ave · Structure no. 000000000005024

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,072
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Mile RD over Indian Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4 Mile RD over Indian Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 107 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 8,072 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,720 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4 Mile RD
CrossesIndian Mill Creek
Location0.04 MI W of Walker Ave
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02989, -85.73135
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,072 (2004)
Projected traffic13,720 by 2024
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 4 Mile RD over Indian Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is 4 Mile RD over Indian Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 4 Mile RD over Indian Mill Creek carry?

About 8,072 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 4 Mile RD over Indian Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 4 Mile RD over Indian Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.