US Bridges

Algoma Ave over Duke Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.06 MI N of Solon ST · Structure no. 000000000005061

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,835
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Algoma Ave over Duke Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Algoma Ave over Duke 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,835 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,220 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlgoma Ave
CrossesDuke Creek
Location0.06 MI N of Solon ST
RouteCounty Highway 4137
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.22799, -85.61094
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,835 (2004)
Projected traffic8,220 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 Duke Creek built?

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

What condition is Algoma Ave over Duke 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 Duke Creek carry?

About 4,835 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Algoma Ave over Duke Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Algoma Ave over Duke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.