US Bridges

Northridge Drive over Indian Mill Creek

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.12 MI W of Walker Ave · Structure no. 000000000013849

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northridge Drive over Indian Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northridge Drive over Indian Mill Creek in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthridge Drive
CrossesIndian Mill Creek
Location0.12 MI W of Walker Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.02494, -85.73028
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Northridge Drive over Indian Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northridge Drive over Indian Mill 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 Northridge Drive over Indian Mill Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northridge Drive over Indian Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Northridge Drive over Indian Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.