US Bridges

Montcalm Ave over Duck Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.15 MI S of 100th ST · Structure no. 000000000005122

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montcalm Ave over Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Montcalm Ave over Duck Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMontcalm Ave
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.15 MI S of 100th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.78157, -85.30987
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 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 traffic87 (2003)
Projected traffic150 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 Montcalm Ave over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montcalm Ave over Duck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Montcalm Ave over Duck Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Montcalm Ave over Duck Creek?

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

Who owns Montcalm Ave over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.