US Bridges

Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.17 MI N of 3 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000013847

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson Drive
CrossesE Fork Sand Creek
Location0.17 MI N of 3 Mile Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01825, -85.77788
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2014)
Projected traffic800 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Who owns Wilson Drive over E Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.