East Knight Street over Grand River
FairPosted for loadEaton County, Michigan · In City of Eaton Rapids · Structure no. 000000000002442
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Knight Street over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Knight Street over Grand River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2027. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Knight Street over Grand River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Knight Street 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does East Knight Street over Grand River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Knight Street over Grand River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns East Knight Street over Grand River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.