Walker Avenue over Indian Mill Creek
FairKent County, Michigan · 0.5 MI North of Richmond · Structure no. 000000000005200
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,062
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Avenue over Indian Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walker Avenue over Indian Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,062 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,474 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Avenue over Indian Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Avenue over Indian Mill 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Walker Avenue over Indian Mill Creek carry?
About 8,062 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Walker Avenue over Indian Mill Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Avenue over Indian Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.