US Bridges

Morse Lake Ave over Coldwater River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.10 MI S of 100th Street · Structure no. 000000000005077

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Lake Ave over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morse Lake Ave over Coldwater River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 437 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMorse Lake Ave
CrossesColdwater River
Location0.10 MI S of 100th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.78468, -85.40818
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2005)
Projected traffic740 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Morse Lake Ave over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse Lake 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 Morse Lake Ave over Coldwater River carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Morse Lake Ave over Coldwater River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Morse Lake Ave over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.