US Bridges

108th ST over Thornapple River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Whitneyville · Structure no. 000000000005126

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

108th ST over Thornapple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 108th ST over Thornapple River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 93 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries108th ST
CrossesThornapple River
Location0.2 MI W of Whitneyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76903, -85.45657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2014)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 108th ST over Thornapple River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 108th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 108th ST over Thornapple River carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 108th ST over Thornapple River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 108th ST over Thornapple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.