US Bridges

Beech Street over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003958

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Street over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beech Street over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2027. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeech Street
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.72127, -84.5444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2001)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2027
Trucks10%
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 Beech Street over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Street 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 Beech Street over Red Cedar River carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beech Street over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Street over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.