US Bridges

Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 200 Ft S of 68th ST · Structure no. 000000000005121

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2003 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 1981, so it is 44 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 371 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWingeier Ave
CrossesPratt Lake Drain
Location200 Ft S of 68th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84146, -85.35046
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2003)
Projected traffic630 by 2023
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 Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

About 371 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Wingeier Ave over Pratt Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.