US Bridges

W Grand River Ave over Grand River

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 100 Ft West of Business D · Structure no. 000000000004105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Grand River Ave over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Grand River Ave over Grand River in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2012. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Grand River Ave
CrossesGrand River
Location100 Ft West of Business D
RouteCity Street 3426
Coordinates42.87065, -84.9028
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (1994)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W Grand River Ave over Grand River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Grand River Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W Grand River Ave over Grand River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Grand River Ave over Grand River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns W Grand River Ave over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.