Divine Highway over Lookingglass River
PoorPosted for loadIonia County, Michigan · 0.05 MI N of Old US16 Por · Structure no. 000000000004104
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,494
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Divine Highway over Lookingglass River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Divine Highway over Lookingglass River in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,494 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Divine Highway over Lookingglass River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Divine Highway over Lookingglass River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Divine Highway over Lookingglass River carry?
About 2,494 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Divine Highway over Lookingglass River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Divine Highway over Lookingglass River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.