US Bridges

Jupiter Ave over Floodway

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 700 Ft N of Coit Ave · Structure no. 000000000013156

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter Ave over Floodway is a concrete culvert carrying Jupiter Ave over Floodway in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,400 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJupiter Ave
CrossesFloodway
Location700 Ft N of Coit Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.06, -85.60934
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2000)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jupiter Ave over Floodway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter Ave over Floodway 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 Jupiter Ave over Floodway carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Jupiter Ave over Floodway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jupiter Ave over Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.