US Bridges

Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 200 Ft S of 72nd ST · Structure no. 000000000005119

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain is a steel culvert carrying Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWingeier Ave
CrossesPratt Lake Drain
Location200 Ft S of 72nd ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.83421, -85.35025
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2004)
Projected traffic400 by 2024
Trucks2%
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 Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain 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 Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.