Cesar Chavez Ave over Grand River
GoodIngham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003940
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,825
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cesar Chavez Ave over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cesar Chavez Ave over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 96 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 5,825 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,520 by 2026. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cesar Chavez Ave over Grand River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Cesar Chavez Ave 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 Cesar Chavez Ave over Grand River carry?
About 5,825 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cesar Chavez Ave over Grand River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Cesar Chavez Ave over Grand River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.