US Bridges

E Morrell ST over Grand River

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 1000 Ft E of Br US-127 · Structure no. 000000000004538

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,758
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Morrell ST over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Morrell ST over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 5 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 3,758 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,061 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Morrell ST
CrossesGrand River
Location1000 Ft E of Br US-127
RouteCity Street 2009
Coordinates42.2408, -84.39426
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,758 (2010)
Projected traffic5,061 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 E Morrell ST over Grand River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is E Morrell ST 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 E Morrell ST over Grand River carry?

About 3,758 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Morrell ST over Grand River?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E Morrell ST over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.