US Bridges

60 TH Street over Plaster Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 350 Feet East of Wing Ave · Structure no. 000000000013090

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,895
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 TH Street over Plaster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 60 TH Street over Plaster Creek 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 2,895 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,350 by 2017. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries60 TH Street
CrossesPlaster Creek
Location350 Feet East of Wing Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.85454, -85.58931
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,895 (1997)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 60 TH Street over Plaster Creek built?

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

What condition is 60 TH Street over Plaster 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 60 TH Street over Plaster Creek carry?

About 2,895 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is 60 TH Street over Plaster Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m).

Who owns 60 TH Street over Plaster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.