US Bridges

13 Mile RD over Stegman Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.30 MI W of Summit Ave · Structure no. 000000000005035

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,263
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13 Mile RD over Stegman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 13 Mile RD over Stegman Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,950 by 2024. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries13 Mile RD
CrossesStegman Creek
Location0.30 MI W of Summit Ave
RouteCounty Highway 4170
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16103, -85.5711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,263 (2004)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2024
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13 Mile RD over Stegman Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 Mile RD over Stegman 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 2024.

How much traffic does 13 Mile RD over Stegman Creek carry?

About 5,263 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 13 Mile RD over Stegman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 13 Mile RD over Stegman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.