US Bridges

Lewis Street over Grand River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 0.2 Mi.East of Airline DR · Structure no. 000000000004550

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lewis Street over Grand River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLewis Street
CrossesGrand River
Location0.2 Mi.East of Airline DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23665, -84.39126
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2014)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lewis Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Street 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 Lewis Street over Grand River carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Street over Grand River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.