44th Street over Plaster Creek
FairKent County, Michigan · 0.25 MI E of Shaffer Ave · Structure no. 000000000005092
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,342
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Street over Plaster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 44th Street over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 22,342 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37,980 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 44th Street over Plaster Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44th Street over Plaster 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 44th Street over Plaster Creek carry?
About 22,342 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is 44th Street over Plaster Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns 44th Street over Plaster Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.