Townsend Park Drv over Bear Creek
GoodKent County, Michigan · Easterly End of Drive · Structure no. 000000000005133
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Park Drv over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Townsend Park Drv over Bear Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townsend Park Drv over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townsend Park Drv over Bear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Townsend Park Drv over Bear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Townsend Park Drv over Bear Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Park Drv over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.