US Bridges

M-52 over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of M-43 · Structure no. 000000000003787

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,484
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-52 over Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-52 over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5,484 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2018. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-52
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location0.6 MI N of M-43
RouteState Highway 52
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68308, -84.21954
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,484 (2007)
Projected traffic5,505 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-52 over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-52 over Red Cedar River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M-52 over Red Cedar River carry?

About 5,484 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-52 over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-52 over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.