US Bridges

M-6 WB over Division Avenue

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · Byron Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000012924

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,271
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 WB over Division Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 WB over Division 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 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 26,271 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2015. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-6 WB
CrossesDivision Avenue
LocationByron Twp Sec 1
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84896, -85.66371
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,271 (2007)
Projected traffic39,500 by 2015
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Division Avenue built?

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

What condition is M-6 WB over Division Avenue 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 September 2024.

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

About 26,271 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-6 WB over Division Avenue?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 WB over Division Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.