US Bridges

Whitneyville Ave over No Name Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.95 MI N of 60th ST · Structure no. 000000000005075

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,776
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitneyville Ave over No Name Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Whitneyville Ave over No Name Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 99 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 4,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,120 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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CarriesWhitneyville Ave
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location0.95 MI N of 60th ST
RouteCounty Highway 4167
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86977, -85.45898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,776 (2003)
Projected traffic8,120 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 Whitneyville Ave over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Whitneyville Ave over No Name 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Whitneyville Ave over No Name Creek carry?

About 4,776 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Whitneyville Ave over No Name 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 Whitneyville Ave over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.