US Bridges

Michigan ST over Division Ave

Good

Kent County, Michigan · In Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000004708

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan ST over Division Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan ST over Division Ave in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan ST
CrossesDivision Ave
LocationIn Grand Rapids
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97045, -85.66862
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic54,000 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan ST over Division Ave built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan ST over Division Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Michigan ST over Division Ave carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Michigan ST over Division Ave?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan ST over Division Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.