US Bridges

Jolly Road over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003929

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jolly Road over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jolly Road over Sycamore Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,825 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJolly Road
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68297, -84.52126
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2015)
Projected traffic17,825 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jolly Road over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jolly 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jolly Road over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jolly Road over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Jolly Road over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.