US Bridges

Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR

Good

Kent County, Michigan · 1.0 Mile N of 48th Street · Structure no. 000000000013201

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2020. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThornapple Rvr DR
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.0 Mile N of 48th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.89024, -85.50641
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2004)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR 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 Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Thornapple Rvr DR over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.