US Bridges

Lincoln Lake Ave over No Name Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.90 MI N of 12 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005079

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,977
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Lake Ave over No Name Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lincoln Lake Ave over No Name Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6,977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,860 by 2024. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Lake Ave
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location0.90 MI N of 12 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 4187
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16046, -85.35265
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,977 (2004)
Projected traffic11,860 by 2024
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 Lincoln Lake Ave over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Lake Ave over No Name Creek carry?

About 6,977 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Lincoln Lake Ave over No Name Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Lincoln Lake Ave over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.