US Bridges

Elmridge Ave over Con Rail

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.50 MI SE of 3 MI RD · Structure no. 000000000005240

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,918
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmridge Ave over Con Rail is a steel culvert carrying Elmridge Ave over Con Rail in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,918 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2022. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesElmridge Ave
CrossesCon Rail
Location0.50 MI SE of 3 MI RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0088, -85.73959
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,918 (2002)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmridge Ave over Con Rail built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmridge Ave over Con Rail 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 Elmridge Ave over Con Rail carry?

About 4,918 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elmridge Ave over Con Rail?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m).

Who owns Elmridge Ave over Con Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.