US Bridges

State Street over Grand River

FairPosted for load

Eaton County, Michigan · In City of Eaton Rapids · Structure no. 000000000002444

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Grand River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Street over Grand River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2027. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesGrand River
LocationIn City of Eaton Rapids
RouteCity Street 2326
Coordinates42.50928, -84.65467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2007)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is State 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 State Street over Grand River carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Grand River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.