US Bridges

Trail Street over Grand River

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 200 Ft.East of Jackson ST · Structure no. 000000000004540

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trail Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Trail Street over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrail Street
CrossesGrand River
Location200 Ft.East of Jackson ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.2523, -84.4079
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Trail Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trail 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 Trail Street over Grand River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trail Street over Grand River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Trail Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.