US Bridges

M-6 WB over Rush Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of Wilson Ave · Structure no. 000000000013046

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,828
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-6 WB over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-6 WB over Rush Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22,828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,200 by 2000. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesM-6 WB
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Wilson Ave
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates42.85231, -85.75034
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,828 (2007)
Projected traffic34,200 by 2000
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-6 WB over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-6 WB over Rush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M-6 WB over Rush Creek carry?

About 22,828 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-6 WB over Rush Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns M-6 WB over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.