TAFT RD
TAFT RD in 2.0 MI N Of M-104, Ottawa County, Michigan received a condition grade of B (65/100). Built in 1958, the bridge carries 282K vehicles daily on TAFT RD over US-31.
TAFT RD carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 65/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1958 and is now 68 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. TAFT RD carries an average daily traffic count of 281,500 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing US-31. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
TAFT RD is a 68-year-old bridge located 2.0 MI N Of M-104 in Ottawa County, Michigan. The bridge carries TAFT RD over US-31 with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 282K vehicles per day. Built in 1958, the structure spans 54.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (65/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
TAFT RD has a Condition Score of 65/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
TAFT RD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
TAFT RD carries approximately 282K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 54.9 meters long and located on TAFT RD in 2.0 MI N Of M-104, Ottawa County, Michigan.
No, TAFT RD is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
TAFT RD is located 2.0 MI N Of M-104 in Ottawa County, Michigan. The bridge carries TAFT RD over US-31. Its coordinates are 43.103167, -86.209894. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
TAFT RD carries TAFT RD over US-31. The bridge is 54.9 meters long and was built in 1958.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.