US Bridges

Market Avenue over Plaster Creek

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Kent County, Michigan · Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000005188

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,016
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Avenue over Plaster Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Avenue over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,016 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,781 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket Avenue
CrossesPlaster Creek
LocationGrand Rapids
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.94864, -85.69839
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,016 (2016)
Projected traffic9,781 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Market Avenue over Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market Avenue over Plaster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Market Avenue over Plaster Creek carry?

About 8,016 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Market Avenue over Plaster Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Market Avenue over Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.