US Bridges

Gates Road over Grand River

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 2.6 M N 2 M W Cement City · Structure no. 000000000004529

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gates Road over Grand River is a concrete culvert carrying Gates Road over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2022. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGates Road
CrossesGrand River
Location2.6 M N 2 M W Cement City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.11494, -84.37341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2002)
Projected traffic200 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gates Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gates Road over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Gates Road over Grand River carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Gates Road over Grand River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Gates Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.