US Bridges

Draper Road over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 1.5 MI S Vandercook Lake · Structure no. 000000000004518

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
934
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Draper Road over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Draper Road over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDraper Road
CrossesGrand River
Location1.5 MI S Vandercook Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.16908, -84.38384
Functional classUrban Local

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 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2006)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Draper Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Draper Road 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 Draper Road over Grand River carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Draper Road over Grand River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Draper Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.