Harrison Road over Red Cedar River
PoorIngham County, Michigan · In the City of E Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003925
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,646
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison Road over Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Road over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 4 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.
It carries about 18,646 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,834 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison Road over Red Cedar River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Harrison Road over Red Cedar River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Harrison Road over Red Cedar River carry?
About 18,646 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Harrison Road over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison Road over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.