US Bridges

Pettis Avenue over Egypt Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 200FT N of Knapp ST · Structure no. 000000000005068

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,565
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pettis Avenue over Egypt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pettis Avenue over Egypt Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 83 years old, older 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 5 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPettis Avenue
CrossesEgypt Creek
Location200FT N of Knapp ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00738, -85.53095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (1998)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2018
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pettis Avenue over Egypt Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pettis Avenue over Egypt 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 Pettis Avenue over Egypt Creek carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pettis Avenue over Egypt Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pettis Avenue over Egypt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.