US Bridges

Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.6 M E & 1.9 M N of Holt · Structure no. 000000000003894

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Tree Road
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.6 M E & 1.9 M N of Holt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.66609, -84.50347
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2019)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Tree Road over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.