Oxford Street over C&o Railroad
FairKent County, Michigan · Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000005213
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oxford Street over C&o Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oxford Street over C&o Railroad in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Oxford Street over C&o Railroad built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Oxford Street over C&o Railroad 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 Oxford Street over C&o Railroad carry?
About 1,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Oxford Street over C&o Railroad?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Oxford Street over C&o Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.