US Bridges

17 Mile Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of White Creek · Structure no. 000000000005090

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,046
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17 Mile Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 17 Mile Road over Cedar Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 23,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,180 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries17 Mile Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.4 MI E of White Creek
RouteCounty Highway 4188
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21994, -85.56279
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,046 (2005)
Projected traffic39,180 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17 Mile Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17 Mile Road over Cedar 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 17 Mile Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 23,046 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is 17 Mile Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 17 Mile Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.