US Bridges

Northland Drive over Stegman Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.50 MI N of 13 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005064

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,423
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northland Drive over Stegman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Northland Drive over Stegman Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 11,423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,420 by 2023. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthland Drive
CrossesStegman Creek
Location0.50 MI N of 13 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 4151
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16851, -85.55245
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,423 (2003)
Projected traffic19,420 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Northland Drive over Stegman Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northland Drive over Stegman 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 Northland Drive over Stegman Creek carry?

About 11,423 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Northland Drive over Stegman Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Northland Drive over Stegman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.