US Bridges

M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · In Grandville · Structure no. 000000000004863

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,875 by 2033. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-11
CrossesCSX RR & Chicago DR
LocationIn Grandville
RouteState Highway 11
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91358, -85.75062
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2013)
Projected traffic25,875 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns M-11 over CSX RR & Chicago DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.