US Bridges

Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of 84th ST · Structure no. 000000000005127

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,478
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed is a steel culvert carrying Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,510 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Valley Ave
CrossesUnnamed
Location0.25 MI N of 84th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81535, -85.5073
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,478 (2003)
Projected traffic2,510 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 Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed 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 Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Cherry Valley Ave over Unnamed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.