US Bridges

Division Avenue over Plaster Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000005197

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,251
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Avenue over Plaster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Division Avenue over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17,251 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,221 by 2027. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Avenue
CrossesPlaster Creek
LocationGrand Rapids
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91805, -85.66622
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,251 (2021)
Projected traffic21,221 by 2027
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Avenue over Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division 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 Division Avenue over Plaster Creek carry?

About 17,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Division Avenue over Plaster Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Division Avenue over Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.