US Bridges

Gramer Road over Red Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Ingham County, Michigan · 2 MI NE of Webberville · Structure no. 000000000003885

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,851
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gramer Road over Red Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gramer Road over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,751 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGramer Road
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location2 MI NE of Webberville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.68463, -84.16648
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,851 (2013)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2033
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 Gramer Road over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Gramer 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,851 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gramer Road over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gramer Road over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.