E Elm Street over Red Cedar River
PoorPosted for loadIngham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003936
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Elm Street over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Elm Street over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2031. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Elm Street over Red Cedar River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Elm Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does E Elm Street over Red Cedar River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Elm Street over Red Cedar River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns E Elm Street over Red Cedar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.