US Bridges

Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.06 MI N of 18 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005080

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,032
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,032 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,550 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLincoln Lake Ave
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.06 MI N of 18 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 4187
Coordinates43.23459, -85.35198
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2005)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2025
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 Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Lincoln Lake Ave over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.