US Bridges

Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv

Fair

Newaygo County, Michigan · 0.25 MI N of 14 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000013223

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv is a steel culvert carrying Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Ave
CrossesLs Br Pere Marquette Riv
Location0.25 MI N of 14 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewaygo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.76134, -85.76162
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2020
Trucks5%
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 Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv 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 Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Walnut Ave over Ls Br Pere Marquette Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.