US Bridges

Island HWY over Thornapple River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 5 MI S of Potterville · Structure no. 000000000002342

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,045
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island HWY over Thornapple River is a steel culvert carrying Island HWY over Thornapple River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,045 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,515 by 2013. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIsland HWY
CrossesThornapple River
Location5 MI S of Potterville
RouteCounty Highway 2340
Coordinates42.56748, -84.71588
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2012)
Projected traffic2,515 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Island HWY over Thornapple River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island HWY over Thornapple 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Island HWY over Thornapple River carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Island HWY over Thornapple River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Island HWY over Thornapple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.