Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR
FairKent County, Michigan · Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000005211
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR 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 Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR?
The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Alger Street over Chesapeake and Ohio RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.