US Bridges

West River Drive over Indian Mill Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.05 MI S of Lamoreaux DR · Structure no. 000000000005052

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,226
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West River Drive over Indian Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West River Drive over Indian Mill 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 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 26,226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,580 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest River Drive
CrossesIndian Mill Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Lamoreaux DR
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0335, -85.66621
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,226 (2005)
Projected traffic44,580 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 West River Drive over Indian Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is West River Drive over Indian Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West River Drive over Indian Mill Creek carry?

About 26,226 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is West River Drive over Indian Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns West River Drive over Indian Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.