US Bridges

Francis Street over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 1 MI N of Vandercook Lake · Structure no. 000000000004499

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Francis Street over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2022. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFrancis Street
CrossesGrand River
Location1 MI N of Vandercook Lake
RouteCounty Highway 2009
Coordinates42.20935, -84.39867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2004)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2022
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Francis Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francis Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Francis Street over Grand River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Francis Street over Grand River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Francis Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.