US Bridges

Okemos Road over Red Cedar River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of S Lmts of Oke · Structure no. 000000000003879

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,864
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okemos Road over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Okemos Road over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,864 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,217 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOkemos Road
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location0.1 MI N of S Lmts of Oke
RouteCounty Highway 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71317, -84.43099
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,864 (2020)
Projected traffic32,217 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Okemos Road over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okemos Road over Red Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Okemos Road over Red Cedar River carry?

About 29,864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Okemos Road over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Okemos Road over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.