US Bridges

Creyts Road over Grand River

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 1 MI N of Dimondale · Structure no. 000000000002360

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,440
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creyts Road over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creyts Road over Grand River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCreyts Road
CrossesGrand River
Location1 MI N of Dimondale
RouteCounty Highway 2391
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.67081, -84.64229
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,440 (2012)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 Creyts Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creyts 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Creyts Road over Grand River carry?

About 6,440 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creyts Road over Grand River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Creyts Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.