US Bridges

Hudson Street over Grand River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 250 Ft N of Grandriver DR · Structure no. 000000000005091

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,483
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson Street over Grand River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 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 6 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 13,483 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,528 by 2034. The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHudson Street
CrossesGrand River
Location250 Ft N of Grandriver DR
RouteCity Street 4183
Coordinates42.92501, -85.34286
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length484 ft (147.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,483 (2014)
Projected traffic17,528 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hudson Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Hudson Street over Grand River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Street over Grand River carry?

About 13,483 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Street over Grand River?

The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.