US Bridges

Pine Lake Ave over Alder Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of 21 MI RD · Structure no. 000000000005073

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
884
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Lake Ave over Alder Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pine Lake Ave over Alder Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 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 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 884 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Lake Ave
CrossesAlder Creek
Location0.25 MI N of 21 MI RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.28215, -85.4717
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2003)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2023
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 Pine Lake Ave over Alder Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Pine Lake Ave over Alder 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Lake Ave over Alder Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Pine Lake Ave over Alder Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Lake Ave over Alder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.