US Bridges

Grove Street over Rifle River

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 6.5 Miles N of Standish · Structure no. 000000000000443

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,566
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Rifle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grove Street over Rifle River in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesRifle River
Location6.5 Miles N of Standish
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates44.08078, -83.9652
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$555,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove Street over Rifle River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Street over Rifle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Grove Street over Rifle River carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Rifle River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over Rifle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.