US Bridges

Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave

Good

Kent County, Michigan · Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000005210

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,200 by 2028. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHall Street
CrossesNS RR & Steele Ave
LocationGrand Rapids
RouteCity Street 2001
Coordinates42.94181, -85.67572
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2008)
Projected traffic35,200 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave 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 Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Street over NS RR & Steele Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.