US Bridges

Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.50 MI S of 15 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005059

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Algoma Ave over Cedar 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 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 3,725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,330 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlgoma Ave
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.50 MI S of 15 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 4137
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.18279, -85.61133
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Algoma Ave over Cedar 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 September 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Algoma Ave over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.