Park Street over Boardman River
FairGrand Traverse County, Michigan · In Traverse City · Structure no. 000000000003073
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,824
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Street over Boardman River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Street over Boardman River in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 3,824 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,327 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 53 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Street over Boardman River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Park Street over Boardman 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Park Street over Boardman River carry?
About 3,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Park Street over Boardman River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Park Street over Boardman River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.