Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain
PoorPosted for loadIngham County, Michigan · 3.8 MI SE of Webberville · Structure no. 000000000003898
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dennis Road over West Cedar Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.