US Bridges

Bridge Street over Grand River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 475 Ft West of Monroe Ave · Structure no. 000000000005199

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
456 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,226
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Grand River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,226 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,680 by 2038. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesGrand River
Location475 Ft West of Monroe Ave
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates42.97036, -85.67402
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,226 (2018)
Projected traffic17,680 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bridge Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 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 Bridge Street over Grand River carry?

About 15,226 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Grand River?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.