US Bridges

State Street over Nash Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.23 MI N of Division ST · Structure no. 000000000005042

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,969
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Nash Creek is a steel culvert carrying State Street over Nash Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,150 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesNash Creek
Location0.23 MI N of Division ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.16431, -85.71018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,969 (2005)
Projected traffic10,150 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Street over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Nash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Nash Creek carry?

About 5,969 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is State Street over Nash Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns State Street over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.