US Bridges

Gale Road over Grand River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 2.7 MI NW of Onondaga · Structure no. 000000000003911

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gale Road over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gale Road over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2039. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGale Road
CrossesGrand River
Location2.7 MI NW of Onondaga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48086, -84.58066
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2019)
Projected traffic460 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gale Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gale 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 Gale Road over Grand River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gale Road over Grand River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gale Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.