US Bridges

M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 1&2 · Structure no. 000000000012916

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,815
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25,815 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2015. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-6 WB
CrossesClyde Park Avenue
LocationByron Twp Sec 1&2
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84891, -85.68358
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,815 (2007)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue carry?

About 25,815 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 WB over Clyde Park Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.