Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad
GoodKent County, Michigan · Grand Rapids · Structure no. 000000000005217
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad 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 Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Leffingwell Avenue over Grand Trunk Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.