US Bridges

Waverly Road over Grand River

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 3 MI E of Eaton Rapids · Structure no. 000000000002361

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Road over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waverly Road over Grand River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 731 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,397 by 2026. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWaverly Road
CrossesGrand River
Location3 MI E of Eaton Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48861, -84.60103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2009)
Projected traffic1,397 by 2026
Trucks0%
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 Waverly Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Road over Grand 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly Road over Grand River carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Waverly Road over Grand River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.