US Bridges

Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.20 MI S of 60th ST · Structure no. 000000000005125

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,704
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,600 by 2023. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKenowa Ave
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.20 MI S of 60th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.85338, -85.78217
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,704 (2003)
Projected traffic4,600 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 Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Kenowa Ave over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.