US Bridges

West Service Road over Sycamore Creek

FairPosted for load

Ingham County, Michigan · 2.5 M S & .4 M W of Mason · Structure no. 000000000003915

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Service Road over Sycamore Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Service Road over Sycamore Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Service Road
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.5 M S & .4 M W of Mason
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.54824, -84.44386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic510 by 2039
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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Service Road over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Service Road over Sycamore Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Service Road over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is West Service Road over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns West Service Road over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.