US Bridges

Algoma Ave over Rogue River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.30 MI N of 11 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005054

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,511
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algoma Ave over Rogue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Algoma Ave over Rogue River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,670 by 2024. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlgoma Ave
CrossesRogue River
Location0.30 MI N of 11 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 4137
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.13611, -85.61091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,511 (2004)
Projected traffic7,670 by 2024
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 Algoma Ave over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Algoma Ave over Rogue River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Algoma Ave over Rogue River carry?

About 4,511 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Algoma Ave over Rogue River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Algoma Ave over Rogue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.