US Bridges

Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek

Fair

Muskegon County, Michigan · 1.3 MI S of Ellis RD · Structure no. 000000000007663

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,315
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,315 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,940 by 2022. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRavenna Road
CrossesRio Grande Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Ellis RD
RouteCounty Highway 6181
CountyMuskegon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.14354, -85.92763
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,315 (2002)
Projected traffic4,940 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek carry?

About 3,315 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ravenna Road over Rio Grande Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.