US Bridges

Shiawassee Street over Grand River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003939

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,675
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiawassee Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shiawassee Street over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,249 by 2030. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShiawassee Street
CrossesGrand River
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
Coordinates42.73729, -84.54865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,675 (2010)
Projected traffic10,249 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiawassee Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiawassee Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shiawassee Street over Grand River carry?

About 5,675 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shiawassee Street over Grand River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Shiawassee Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.