US Bridges

Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 0.75 MI N of 8 Mile · Structure no. 000000000013128

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,495 by 2020. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesComstock Ave
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.75 MI N of 8 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.68195, -85.99951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2000)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2020
Trucks0%
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

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 Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Comstock Ave over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.