US Bridges

East Paris Ave over M-6

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Gaines Twp Sec 1&2 · Structure no. 000000000012929

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Paris Ave over M-6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Paris 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,100 by 2015. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Paris Ave
CrossesM-6
LocationGaines Twp Sec 1&2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.8467, -85.56547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2000)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Paris Ave over M-6 built?

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

What condition is East Paris Ave over M-6 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Paris Ave over M-6 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is East Paris Ave over M-6?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns East Paris Ave over M-6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.