US Bridges

Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River

Good

Antrim County, Michigan · 800 Ft East of M-66 · Structure no. 000000000000369

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River is a wood or timber slab carrying Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River in Antrim County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesGraves Crossing RD
CrossesJordan River
Location800 Ft East of M-66
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates45.03322, -85.0639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1997)
Projected traffic12 by 2018
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Graves Crossing RD over Jordan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.