US Bridges

Cannonsburg RD over Bear Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.20 MI W of Pettis Ave · Structure no. 000000000005026

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,158
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannonsburg RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cannonsburg RD over Bear Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,270 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCannonsburg RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Pettis Ave
RouteCounty Highway 4152
Coordinates43.0572, -85.53409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,158 (2005)
Projected traffic17,270 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cannonsburg RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannonsburg RD over Bear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cannonsburg RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 10,158 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Cannonsburg RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cannonsburg RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.