US Bridges

Mt Hope Avenue over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003932

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,725
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Hope Avenue over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Hope Avenue over Sycamore Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 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 8,725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,847 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Hope Avenue
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71191, -84.52888
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,725 (2013)
Projected traffic10,847 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mt Hope Avenue over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mt Hope Avenue 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 Mt Hope Avenue over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 8,725 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Mt Hope Avenue over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Hope Avenue over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.