US Bridges

Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.60 MI S of 100th ST · Structure no. 000000000005074

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,517
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,168 by 2024. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitneyville Ave
CrossesColdwater River
Location0.60 MI S of 100th ST
RouteCounty Highway 4167
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77552, -85.45666
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,517 (2022)
Projected traffic5,168 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River carry?

About 5,517 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Whitneyville Ave over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.