US Bridges

Childsdale Ave over Rogue River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of Kroes ST · Structure no. 000000000005154

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,244
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childsdale Ave over Rogue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Childsdale Ave over Rogue River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,040 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChildsdale Ave
CrossesRogue River
Location0.6 MI N of Kroes ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.1019, -85.5802
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,244 (2008)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2025
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Childsdale Ave over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childsdale Ave over Rogue River 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 Childsdale Ave over Rogue River carry?

About 2,244 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Childsdale Ave over Rogue River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Childsdale Ave over Rogue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.