US Bridges

Losey Avenue over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 0.1 Mi. South of High St. · Structure no. 000000000004547

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,087
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Losey Avenue over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Losey Avenue over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLosey Avenue
CrossesGrand River
Location0.1 Mi. South of High St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23208, -84.38062
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2010)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Losey Avenue over Grand River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Losey Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Losey Avenue over Grand River carry?

About 1,087 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Losey Avenue over Grand River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Losey Avenue over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.