US Bridges

M-43 WB over Gtw RR

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Park Lake RD · Structure no. 000000000003800

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-43 WB over Gtw RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-43 WB over Gtw RR in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,200 by 2030. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM-43 WB
CrossesGtw RR
Location0.1 MI E of Park Lake RD
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates42.725, -84.44534
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2010)
Projected traffic37,200 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M-43 WB over Gtw RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-43 WB over Gtw RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-43 WB over Gtw RR carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-43 WB over Gtw RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-43 WB over Gtw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.