US Bridges

Ivanrest Ave over M-6

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 4-5 · Structure no. 000000000012912

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivanrest Ave over M-6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivanrest Ave over M-6 in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2015. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIvanrest Ave
CrossesM-6
LocationByron Twp Sec 4-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.85277, -85.74274
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2000)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ivanrest Ave over M-6 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivanrest Ave over M-6 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ivanrest Ave over M-6 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ivanrest Ave over M-6?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ivanrest Ave over M-6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.