Monroe Street over Grand River
FairJackson County, Michigan · 0.3 MI West of Cooper ST · Structure no. 000000000004543
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monroe Street over Grand River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Monroe Street over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,061 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monroe Street over Grand River built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monroe 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 Monroe Street over Grand River carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Monroe Street over Grand River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Monroe Street over Grand River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.