US Bridges

Friske Drive over Cedar Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.20 MI N of Rector ST · Structure no. 000000000005108

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friske Drive over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Friske Drive over Cedar 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFriske Drive
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.20 MI N of Rector ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15618, -85.60285
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2004)
Projected traffic110 by 2024
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 Friske Drive over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Friske Drive over Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Friske Drive over Cedar Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Friske Drive over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Friske Drive over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.