Gresham HWY over Thornapple River
PoorPosted for loadEaton County, Michigan · 3 MI E of Vermontville · Structure no. 000000000002389
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Other
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gresham HWY over Thornapple River is a wood or timber other carrying Gresham HWY over Thornapple River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2013. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gresham HWY over Thornapple River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gresham HWY over Thornapple 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 Gresham HWY over Thornapple River carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Gresham HWY over Thornapple River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Gresham HWY over Thornapple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.