US Bridges

Tisdel Ave over Alder Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of 21 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005145

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tisdel Ave over Alder Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tisdel Ave over Alder Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTisdel Ave
CrossesAlder Creek
Location0.2 MI N of 21 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.28239, -85.45173
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic100 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 Tisdel Ave over Alder Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tisdel Ave over Alder 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 Tisdel Ave over Alder Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Tisdel Ave over Alder Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Tisdel Ave over Alder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.