US Bridges

Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.10 Mile N of Fulton ST · Structure no. 000000000005067

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,539
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 10,539 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,920 by 2025. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrahen Avenue
CrossesGrand Rapids Eastern RR
Location0.10 Mile N of Fulton ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96412, -85.56093
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,539 (2005)
Projected traffic17,920 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR carry?

About 10,539 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Crahen Avenue over Grand Rapids Eastern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.