US Bridges

Grand River Ave over Kent Lake

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Bet Dixboro and Kent Lk R · Structure no. 000000000008171

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,517
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand River Ave over Kent Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Grand River Ave over Kent Lake in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2027. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrand River Ave
CrossesKent Lake
LocationBet Dixboro and Kent Lk R
RouteCounty Highway 6318
Coordinates42.51635, -83.66146
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,517 (2007)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Grand River Ave over Kent Lake built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand River Ave over Kent Lake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Grand River Ave over Kent Lake carry?

About 4,517 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand River Ave over Kent Lake?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Grand River Ave over Kent Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.