US Bridges

Marsh Road over Grand Trunk RR

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Haslett · Structure no. 000000000003881

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Road over Grand Trunk RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh Road over Grand Trunk RR in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2034. The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh Road
CrossesGrand Trunk RR
LocationIn Haslett
RouteCounty Highway 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.74498, -84.40831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2014)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$513,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marsh Road over Grand Trunk RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Marsh Road over Grand Trunk 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 Marsh Road over Grand Trunk RR carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Road over Grand Trunk RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Road over Grand Trunk RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.