US Bridges

Wing Ave over Plaster Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 200 Ft SE of 60th ST · Structure no. 000000000005087

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wing Ave over Plaster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wing Ave over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWing Ave
CrossesPlaster Creek
Location200 Ft SE of 60th ST
RouteCounty Highway 4143
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.85399, -85.58964
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2026
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 Wing Ave over Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wing Ave over Plaster 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wing Ave over Plaster Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wing Ave over Plaster Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Wing Ave over Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.