US Bridges

3rd ST over S Channel Grand River

Good

Ottawa County, Michigan · Grand Haven · Structure no. 000000000008942

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over S Channel Grand River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 3rd ST over S Channel Grand River in Ottawa County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2020. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3rd ST
CrossesS Channel Grand River
LocationGrand Haven
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOttawa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.06983, -86.22661
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2004)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2020
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd ST over S Channel Grand River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST over S Channel Grand River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd ST over S Channel Grand River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 3rd ST over S Channel Grand River?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over S Channel Grand River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.