US Bridges

Waverly Road over Grand River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 2.5 Miles SE of Dimondale · Structure no. 000000000003870

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Road over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Waverly Road over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,680 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWaverly Road
CrossesGrand River
Location2.5 Miles SE of Dimondale
RouteCounty Highway 3305
Coordinates42.62184, -84.60273
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2019)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$411,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Waverly Road over Grand 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly Road over Grand River carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Road over Grand River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.