US Bridges

Vanatta Road over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 2.8 MI SE of Okemos · Structure no. 000000000003909

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,810
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanatta Road over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vanatta Road over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVanatta Road
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location2.8 MI SE of Okemos
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.69688, -84.37864
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,810 (2012)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Vanatta Road over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanatta 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 July 2024.

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

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vanatta Road over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Vanatta Road over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.