Luce Avenue over Mena Creek
GoodNewaygo County, Michigan · 2.5 MI N of 1 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000013670
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luce Avenue over Mena Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Luce Avenue over Mena Creek in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Luce Avenue over Mena Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Luce Avenue over Mena 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 Luce Avenue over Mena Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Luce Avenue over Mena Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Luce Avenue over Mena Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.