US Bridges

Waverly Road over Grand River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of M-78 & US-27 · Structure no. 000000000003871

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,678
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Road over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waverly Road over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25,678 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2039. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Road
CrossesGrand River
Location0.25 MI S of M-78 & US-27
RouteCounty Highway 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.70966, -84.6031
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,678 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly Road over Grand River carry?

About 25,678 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Road over Grand River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.