US Bridges

Vinton Ave over Mill Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.45 MI N of 7 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005115

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinton Ave over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Vinton Ave over Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,160 by 2024. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVinton Ave
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.45 MI N of 7 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.07831, -85.68043
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2004)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vinton Ave over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vinton Ave over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vinton Ave over Mill Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Vinton Ave over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Vinton Ave over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.