US Bridges

Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 215 Ft N of 20 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005181

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,664
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,664 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,830 by 2024. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTyrone Ave
CrossesWalter Creek Drain
Location215 Ft N of 20 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.26405, -85.73197
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2004)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2024
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 Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain 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 Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tyrone Ave over Walter Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.