US Bridges

Waldo Road over Deer Creek Drain

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 4 MI NW of Dansville · Structure no. 000000000003918

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldo Road over Deer Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldo Road over Deer Creek Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 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).

Location

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CarriesWaldo Road
CrossesDeer Creek Drain
Location4 MI NW of Dansville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.61393, -84.31652
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 7 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic400 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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldo Road over Deer Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Waldo Road over Deer Creek Drain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Waldo Road over Deer Creek Drain carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Waldo Road over Deer Creek 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 Waldo Road over Deer Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.