US Bridges

Summit Ave over Stegman Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.30 MI N of 13 MI Road · Structure no. 000000000005111

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Ave over Stegman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Summit Ave over Stegman Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,541 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,620 by 2024. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Ave
CrossesStegman Creek
Location0.30 MI N of 13 MI Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16664, -85.56589
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2004)
Projected traffic2,620 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 Summit Ave over Stegman Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Summit Ave over Stegman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Summit Ave over Stegman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.