US Bridges

East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.2 MI North 0F 36th ST · Structure no. 000000000012699

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,333
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 15,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesEast Paris Avenue
CrossesLittle Plaster Creek
Location0.2 MI North 0F 36th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90048, -85.56796
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,333 (2003)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster Creek carry?

About 15,333 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns East Paris Avenue over Little Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.