US Bridges

Pearl Street over Grand River

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · East of US-131 · Structure no. 000000000005186

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,945
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl Street over Grand River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 103 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 17,945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,170 by 2007. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl Street
CrossesGrand River
LocationEast of US-131
RouteCity Street 2001
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96648, -85.67452
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,945 (2007)
Projected traffic24,170 by 2007
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pearl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pearl Street over Grand River carry?

About 17,945 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Pearl Street over Grand River?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.