US Bridges

Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr)

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of 60th Street · Structure no. 000000000013204

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,543
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr) is a concrete culvert carrying Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr) in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 17,543 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,222 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEastern Ave
CrossesCrippen Dr(pine Hill Cr)
Location0.4 MI N of 60th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.86099, -85.64489
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,543 (2005)
Projected traffic21,222 by 2025
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr) carry?

About 17,543 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Eastern Ave over Crippen Dr(pine Hill Cr)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.