US Bridges

College Road over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 1 MI E & 2 MI N of Holt · Structure no. 000000000003875

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,875
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Road over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Road over Sycamore Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,390 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Road
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1 MI E & 2 MI N of Holt
RouteCounty Highway 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66771, -84.48396
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,875 (2019)
Projected traffic8,390 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 College Road over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Road over Sycamore Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does College Road over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 6,875 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is College Road over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns College Road over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.