US Bridges

Waverly Road over Grand River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.9 Miles N of M-43 · Structure no. 000000000003872

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 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 1941 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 84 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2024. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly Road
CrossesGrand River
Location0.9 Miles N of M-43
RouteCounty Highway 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.75306, -84.60284
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverly Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Waverly Road over Grand River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Road over Grand River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.