US Bridges

Grange Ave over Rogue River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.25 MI S of 11 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000005107

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grange Ave over Rogue River is a wood or timber slab carrying Grange Ave over Rogue River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2023. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGrange Ave
CrossesRogue River
Location0.25 MI S of 11 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.1278, -85.62538
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2003)
Projected traffic290 by 2023
Trucks0%
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 Grange Ave over Rogue River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grange Ave over Rogue 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 Grange Ave over Rogue River carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Grange Ave over Rogue River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Grange Ave over Rogue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.