US Bridges

Rives Eaton RD over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NW Rives · Structure no. 000000000004486

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rives Eaton RD over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rives Eaton RD over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2022. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRives Eaton RD
CrossesGrand River
Location1.5 MI NW Rives
RouteCounty Highway 3845
Coordinates42.40363, -84.48567
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2003)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rives Eaton RD over Grand River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rives Eaton RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rives Eaton RD over Grand River carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Rives Eaton RD over Grand River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rives Eaton RD over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.