US Bridges

N Grand River over Grand River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003947

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,815
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Grand River over Grand River is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Grand River over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 101 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 3,815 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,578 by 2029. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Grand River
CrossesGrand River
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
Coordinates42.74991, -84.55527
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,815 (2009)
Projected traffic4,578 by 2029
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Grand River over Grand River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is N Grand River 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 N Grand River over Grand River carry?

About 3,815 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is N Grand River over Grand River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N Grand River over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.