US Bridges

Baker Ave over Coldwater River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of 100 ST · Structure no. 000000000005118

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,291
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Ave over Coldwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baker Ave over Coldwater River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,190 by 2023. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBaker Ave
CrossesColdwater River
Location0.6 MI S of 100 ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77487, -85.3589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,291 (2003)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2023
Trucks0%
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 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 Baker Ave over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Ave over Coldwater River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Ave over Coldwater River carry?

About 1,291 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Baker Ave over Coldwater River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Ave over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.