Union Street over Nash Creek
GoodKent County, Michigan · 0.14 MI N of Division ST · Structure no. 000000000005233
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,625
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Nash Creek is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Union Street over Nash Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 88 years old, older 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Union Street over Nash Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Union Street over Nash 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Union Street over Nash Creek carry?
About 1,625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Nash Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Nash Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.