US Bridges

52nd Street over Plaster Creek

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.6 MI W of East Paris Av · Structure no. 000000000005224

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,694
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd Street over Plaster Creek is a steel culvert carrying 52nd Street over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 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 14,694 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,000 by 2017. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries52nd Street
CrossesPlaster Creek
Location0.6 MI W of East Paris Av
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.86906, -85.57794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,694 (1997)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 52nd Street over Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 52nd Street over Plaster 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 52nd Street over Plaster Creek carry?

About 14,694 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is 52nd Street over Plaster Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns 52nd Street over Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.