Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon
PoorKent County, Michigan · Riverside Park · Structure no. 000000000013059
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2001 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon is a concrete tee beam carrying Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2021. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Park DR over Grand River Lagoon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.