US Bridges

Lamoreaux Drive over Indian Mill Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 350FT NW of Bud DR · Structure no. 000000000005025

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,239
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamoreaux Drive over Indian Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lamoreaux Drive over Indian Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,710 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLamoreaux Drive
CrossesIndian Mill Creek
Location350FT NW of Bud DR
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates43.03957, -85.67095
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,239 (2004)
Projected traffic15,710 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lamoreaux Drive over Indian Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamoreaux Drive 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 Lamoreaux Drive over Indian Mill Creek carry?

About 9,239 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Lamoreaux Drive over Indian Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Lamoreaux Drive over Indian Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.