Packer Drive over Rogue River
GoodKent County, Michigan · 0.70 MI N of Rogue River · Structure no. 000000000005152
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,761
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Packer Drive over Rogue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Packer Drive over Rogue River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 52 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 1,761 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Packer Drive over Rogue River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Packer Drive 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Packer Drive over Rogue River carry?
About 1,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Packer Drive over Rogue River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Packer Drive over Rogue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.