US Bridges

Webster Road over Grand River

PoorPosted for load

Eaton County, Michigan · 8 MI N of Dimondale · Structure no. 000000000002362

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,860
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Webster Road over Grand River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,860 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2015. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWebster Road
CrossesGrand River
Location8 MI N of Dimondale
RouteCounty Highway 2003
Coordinates42.76118, -84.64893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,860 (2010)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2015
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Road over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Road over Grand River carry?

About 5,860 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Webster Road over Grand River?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.