US Bridges

Division Ave over Sharps Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 350 Ft N of 76th ST · Structure no. 000000000005049

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,066
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Ave over Sharps Creek is a steel culvert carrying Division Ave over Sharps Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 13,066 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,210 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Ave
CrossesSharps Creek
Location350 Ft N of 76th ST
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.82699, -85.66357
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,066 (2004)
Projected traffic22,210 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Division Ave over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Ave over Sharps 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 2023.

How much traffic does Division Ave over Sharps Creek carry?

About 13,066 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Division Ave over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Division Ave over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.