US Bridges

West River Drive over Rogue River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.60 MI W of M-44 · Structure no. 000000000005053

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,285
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West River Drive over Rogue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River Drive over Rogue River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 96 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 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 20,285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,480 by 2024. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest River Drive
CrossesRogue River
Location0.60 MI W of M-44
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.06419, -85.59155
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,285 (2004)
Projected traffic34,480 by 2024
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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West River Drive over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is West River Drive over Rogue River 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 West River Drive over Rogue River carry?

About 20,285 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is West River Drive over Rogue River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns West River Drive over Rogue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.