US Bridges

Penny Ave over Black Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 150 Ft N of 19 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000005178

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penny Ave over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Penny Ave over Black Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPenny Ave
CrossesBlack Creek
Location150 Ft N of 19 Mile Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.2504, -85.39189
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2005)
Projected traffic350 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Penny Ave over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penny Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Penny Ave over Black Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Penny Ave over Black Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Penny Ave over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.