US Bridges

Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003956

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,715
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,635 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAurelius Road
CrossesGrand Trunk Railroad
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71938, -84.52227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,715 (2019)
Projected traffic10,635 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad carry?

About 8,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Aurelius Road over Grand Trunk Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.