US Bridges

Grand River Ave over CSX RR

Fair

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Novi and Taft Rds · Structure no. 000000000008167

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,740
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River Ave over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grand River Ave over CSX RR in Oakland 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,200 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand River Ave
CrossesCSX RR
LocationBet Novi and Taft Rds
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48227, -83.48199
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,740 (2012)
Projected traffic21,200 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 CSX RR built?

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

What condition is Grand River Ave over CSX RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Grand River Ave over CSX RR carry?

About 15,740 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand River Ave over CSX RR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River Ave over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.