US Bridges

E Washington ST over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 200 Ft.East of Airline DR · Structure no. 000000000004539

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,393
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Washington ST over Grand River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E Washington ST over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 41 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 3,393 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,140 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Washington ST
CrossesGrand River
Location200 Ft.East of Airline DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24651, -84.39942
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 15 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,393 (2020)
Projected traffic4,140 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Washington ST over Grand River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is E Washington ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Washington ST over Grand River carry?

About 3,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Washington ST over Grand River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E Washington ST over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.