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Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of 14 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005056

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,725
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,330 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlgoma Ave
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.25 MI N of 14 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 4137
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.17865, -85.61127
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (2004)
Projected traffic6,330 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Algoma Ave over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.