Eighth Street over Boardman River
GoodGrand Traverse County, Michigan · In Traverse City · Structure no. 000000000003071
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,609
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eighth Street over Boardman River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Eighth Street over Boardman River in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 years old, older 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 15,609 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,908 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eighth Street over Boardman River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Eighth Street over Boardman 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Eighth Street over Boardman River carry?
About 15,609 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Eighth Street over Boardman River?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Eighth Street over Boardman River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.