Bridge Street over Grand River
FairPosted for loadIonia County, Michigan · 100 Ft West of Business D · Structure no. 000000000004103
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Grand River in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 135 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2010. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Grand River built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Bridge Street over Grand River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Grand River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Bridge Street over Grand River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Grand River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.