US Bridges

Nakoma Drive over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.5 M NE of Okemos · Structure no. 000000000003908

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,727
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nakoma Drive over Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nakoma Drive over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,204 by 2027. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNakoma Drive
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location0.5 M NE of Okemos
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.72305, -84.43726
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2007)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nakoma Drive over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nakoma Drive 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nakoma Drive over Red Cedar River carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Nakoma Drive over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nakoma Drive over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.