US Bridges

East High Street over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 600 Ft N of Micor Drive · Structure no. 000000000004537

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,328
2021 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 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5,328 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,861 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast High Street
CrossesGrand River
Location600 Ft N of Micor Drive
RouteCity Street 2009
Coordinates42.22738, -84.36321
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,328 (2021)
Projected traffic5,861 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East High Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is East High 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East High Street over Grand River carry?

About 5,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is East High Street over Grand River?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns East High Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.