US Bridges

Jones Road over Grand River

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of State RD · Structure no. 000000000001977

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones Road over Grand River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2031. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Road
CrossesGrand River
Location0.5 MI N of State RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.79265, -84.81816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2011)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jones Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Grand River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Grand River carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Grand River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.