Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek
PoorPosted for loadKent County, Michigan · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000000005247
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,129
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,129 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,908 by 2028. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek carry?
About 5,129 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Godfrey Avenue over Plaster Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.