US Bridges

22 Mile Road over Black Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.70 MI E of Tisdel Ave · Structure no. 000000000005144

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22 Mile Road over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying 22 Mile Road over Black Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries22 Mile Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.70 MI E of Tisdel Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.2943, -85.43713
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 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 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 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 traffic125 (2003)
Projected traffic210 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 22 Mile Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 Mile Road over Black 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 22 Mile Road over Black Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 22 Mile Road over Black Creek?

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

Who owns 22 Mile Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.