US Bridges

Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.2 MI South of Ann ST · Structure no. 000000000005201

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,510
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill 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 19,510 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,231 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlpine Avenue
CrossesIndian Mill Creek
Location0.2 MI South of Ann ST
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates42.99704, -85.68838
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,510 (2021)
Projected traffic24,231 by 2041
Trucks21%
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 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 Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill 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 Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill Creek carry?

About 19,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Alpine Avenue over Indian Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.