US Bridges

Warner Ave over Black Creek

Good

Newaygo County, Michigan · 2.7 MI SE Aetna · Structure no. 000000000007759

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warner Ave over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Warner Ave over Black Creek in Newaygo 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWarner Ave
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.7 MI SE Aetna
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.54477, -85.94004
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic150 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warner Ave over Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Warner Ave over Black 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 Warner Ave over Black Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Warner Ave over Black Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Warner Ave over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.