US Bridges

Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 1 MI E of Kent CO Line · Structure no. 000000000013049

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2000. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Ave
CrossesM-6 Ramp G
Location1 MI E of Kent CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.84858, -85.76262
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2000)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2000
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G built?

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

What condition is Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Ave over M-6 Ramp G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.