US Bridges

Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 275 Ft S of 100 ST · Structure no. 000000000005117

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2023. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesColdwater Ave
CrossesColdwater River
Location275 Ft S of 100 ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78389, -85.39354
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2003)
Projected traffic220 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater Ave over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.