US Bridges

North Park Street over Grand River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000005194

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
677 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,091
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Park Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Park Street over Grand River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,091 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,254 by 2038. The structure is 677 ft (206.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Park Street
CrossesGrand River
LocationGrand Rapids
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates43.02253, -85.6607
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length677 ft (206.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,091 (2018)
Projected traffic12,254 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Park Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Park Street over Grand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Park Street over Grand River carry?

About 11,091 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Park Street over Grand River?

The structure is 677 ft (206.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns North Park Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.