Grand River Avenue over Libhart Creek
PoorIonia County, Michigan · 5 MI S of Ionia & 1 MI E · Structure no. 000000000004020
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,093
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand River Avenue over Libhart Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Grand River Avenue over Libhart Creek in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand River Avenue over Libhart Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand River Avenue over Libhart Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Grand River Avenue over Libhart Creek carry?
About 1,093 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Grand River Avenue over Libhart 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 Libhart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.