US Bridges

Bingham Ave over Tank Creek

Good

Newaygo County, Michigan · 1 MI S of Bitely · Structure no. 000000000007747

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham Ave over Tank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bingham Ave over Tank Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBingham Ave
CrossesTank Creek
Location1 MI S of Bitely
RouteCounty Highway 6276
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.72919, -85.85988
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingham Ave over Tank Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham Ave over Tank 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bingham Ave over Tank Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bingham Ave over Tank Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Bingham Ave over Tank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.