US Bridges

Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek

Fair

Ionia County, Michigan · 6.9MI W M66 on Gr Riv Ave · Structure no. 000000000004019

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,196
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand River Avenue
CrossesLake Creek
Location6.9MI W M66 on Gr Riv Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.88679, -85.205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2007)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2027
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River Avenue over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.