US Bridges

Lake Lansing Road over US-127

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003856

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,175
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Lansing Road over US-127 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Lansing Road over US-127 in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 31,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,800 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Lansing Road
CrossesUS-127
Location0.2 MI N of Lansing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.76074, -84.50916
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,175 (2011)
Projected traffic34,800 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Lansing Road over US-127 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Lake Lansing Road over US-127 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Lansing Road over US-127 carry?

About 31,175 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Lansing Road over US-127?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Lansing Road over US-127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.