US Bridges

Jupiter Ave over Grand River

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 1000 Ft N of Coit Ave · Structure no. 000000000013155

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,251 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,072
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter Ave over Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jupiter Ave over Grand River in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,072 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,841 by 2037. The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJupiter Ave
CrossesGrand River
Location1000 Ft N of Coit Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06234, -85.60929
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,251 ft (381.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,072 (2022)
Projected traffic15,841 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jupiter Ave over Grand River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter Ave over Grand River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jupiter Ave over Grand River carry?

About 11,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jupiter Ave over Grand River?

The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter Ave over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.