US Bridges

Cannonsburg Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.07 MI W of Honey Crk Av · Structure no. 000000000005028

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,959
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannonsburg Road over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cannonsburg Road over Bear Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 6,959 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,830 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCannonsburg Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.07 MI W of Honey Crk Av
RouteCounty Highway 4152
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.05437, -85.47101
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic6,959 (2005)
Projected traffic11,830 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannonsburg Road over Bear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cannonsburg Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 6,959 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Cannonsburg Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Cannonsburg Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.