US Bridges

15 Mile Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Algoma Ave · Structure no. 000000000005104

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Mile Road over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying 15 Mile Road over Cedar Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2023. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries15 Mile Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Algoma Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.18995, -85.60941
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2003)
Projected traffic180 by 2023
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 15 Mile Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15 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 15 Mile Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 15 Mile Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 15 Mile Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.