US Bridges

Dobie Road over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 1.5 Miles SE of Okemos · Structure no. 000000000003882

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobie Road over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dobie Road over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2026. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDobie Road
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location1.5 Miles SE of Okemos
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.70014, -84.41035
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2006)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Dobie Road over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dobie Road over Red Cedar River 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 Dobie Road over Red Cedar River carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dobie Road over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dobie Road over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.