US Bridges

13 Mile RD over Rogue River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.20 MI W of Alpine Ave · Structure no. 000000000005034

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,792
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13 Mile RD over Rogue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13 Mile RD over Rogue River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 103 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 8,792 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,950 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries13 Mile RD
CrossesRogue River
Location0.20 MI W of Alpine Ave
RouteCounty Highway 4170
Coordinates43.16055, -85.68952
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,792 (2005)
Projected traffic14,950 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13 Mile RD over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is 13 Mile RD over Rogue River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 13 Mile RD over Rogue River carry?

About 8,792 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 13 Mile RD over Rogue River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 13 Mile RD over Rogue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.