US Bridges

Thornapple River D over Thornapple River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.15 MI S of Ada Drive · Structure no. 000000000005071

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,887
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornapple River D over Thornapple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornapple River D over Thornapple River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older 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 11,887 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,210 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesThornapple River D
CrossesThornapple River
Location0.15 MI S of Ada Drive
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates42.95333, -85.48565
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,887 (2005)
Projected traffic20,210 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thornapple River D over Thornapple River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Thornapple River D over Thornapple 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Thornapple River D over Thornapple River carry?

About 11,887 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Thornapple River D over Thornapple River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Thornapple River D over Thornapple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.