48th Street over Thornapple River

Good Condition23 years old1,513 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
Location0.80 Mi E Of Burger Drive
Carries48th Street
CrossesThornapple River
Coordinates42.87743, -85.47658

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length257.5 ft (78.5 m)
Max Span85.6 ft (26.1 m)
Deck Width55.4 ft (16.9 m)
Deck Area1326.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2003

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,513 (2004)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005016

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