Bristol Ave over Indian Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadKent County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Richmond Ave · Structure no. 000000000005238
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,667
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bristol Ave over Indian Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol Ave over Indian Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bristol Ave over Indian Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Bristol Ave 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bristol Ave over Indian Mill Creek carry?
About 6,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bristol Ave over Indian Mill Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bristol Ave over Indian Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.