US Bridges

Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 6.0 MI NW of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000001878

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
494 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2015. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFrancis Road
CrossesEB & WB Turning RD
Location6.0 MI NW of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.78833, -84.66393
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (1989)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Road over EB & WB Turning RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.