US Bridges

Ashley Ave over Seeley Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.50 MI N of 7 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005143

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley Ave over Seeley Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ashley Ave over Seeley Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2023. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAshley Ave
CrossesSeeley Creek
Location0.50 MI N of 7 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.08025, -85.33224
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2003)
Projected traffic470 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 Ashley Ave over Seeley Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashley Ave over Seeley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ashley Ave over Seeley Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Ashley Ave over Seeley Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Ashley Ave over Seeley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.