US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003952

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,675
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 17,675 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,923 by 2030. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71806, -84.53811
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,675 (2010)
Projected traffic31,923 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Red Cedar River 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 Red Cedar River carry?

About 17,675 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.