US Bridges

East High Street over Grand River

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 1000 Ft E of US 127-AIRLI · Structure no. 000000000004536

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,369
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East High Street over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East High Street over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7,369 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast High Street
CrossesGrand River
Location1000 Ft E of US 127-AIRLI
RouteCity Street 2009
Coordinates42.23314, -84.38861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,369 (2010)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East High Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is East High Street 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 East High Street over Grand River carry?

About 7,369 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East High Street over Grand River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns East High Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.