US Bridges

Summit Court over Stegman Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.1 MI West of Summit Ave · Structure no. 000000000005110

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Court over Stegman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Summit Court over Stegman 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesSummit Court
CrossesStegman Creek
Location0.1 MI West of Summit Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16546, -85.56758
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2006)
Projected traffic180 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Summit Court over Stegman Creek built?

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

What condition is Summit Court over Stegman 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 Summit Court over Stegman Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Summit Court over Stegman Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Summit Court over Stegman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.