US Bridges

Division Avenue over Crippen Drain

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 380 Ft N of 60th Street · Structure no. 000000000013856

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Avenue over Crippen Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Division Avenue over Crippen Drain in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,900 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDivision Avenue
CrossesCrippen Drain
Location380 Ft N of 60th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85598, -85.66376
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2012)
Projected traffic24,900 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Division Avenue over Crippen Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Avenue over Crippen Drain 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 Division Avenue over Crippen Drain carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Division Avenue over Crippen Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Division Avenue over Crippen Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.