US Bridges

Indian Lakes Road over Rogue River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.30 MI W of Long Lk Ave · Structure no. 000000000005167

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Lakes Road over Rogue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Lakes Road over Rogue River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,290 by 2024. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Lakes Road
CrossesRogue River
Location0.30 MI W of Long Lk Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.19676, -85.68709
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: 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 rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2004)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2024
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 Indian Lakes Road over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Lakes Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Lakes Road over Rogue River carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Indian Lakes Road over Rogue River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Lakes Road over Rogue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.