US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003951

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,403 by 2021. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.70363, -84.53815
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2007)
Projected traffic15,403 by 2021
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.