US Bridges

Grand River Ave over US-23 SB

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of I-96 · Structure no. 000000000005736

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River Ave over US-23 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand River Ave over US-23 SB in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 63 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2015. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrand River Ave
CrossesUS-23 SB
Location0.5 MI S of I-96
RouteCounty Highway 4740
Coordinates42.52053, -83.75724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (1995)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Grand River Ave over US-23 SB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Grand River Ave over US-23 SB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Grand River Ave over US-23 SB carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand River Ave over US-23 SB?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River Ave over US-23 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.