US Bridges

Burton Street over Conrail

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 150 Ft East of US 131 · Structure no. 000000000005094

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,692
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Street over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burton Street over Conrail in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 23,692 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,909 by 2029. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBurton Street
CrossesConrail
Location150 Ft East of US 131
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates42.92777, -85.68042
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,692 (2009)
Projected traffic28,909 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Burton Street over Conrail built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Burton Street over Conrail 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 Burton Street over Conrail carry?

About 23,692 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Burton Street over Conrail?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Burton Street over Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.