East Ganson Street over Grand River
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Michigan · 400 Ft E of N Jackson ST · Structure no. 000000000004541
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,402
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Ganson Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Ganson Street over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,357 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Ganson Street over Grand River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Ganson Street over Grand River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does East Ganson Street over Grand River carry?
About 11,402 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Ganson Street over Grand River?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns East Ganson Street over Grand River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.