Elm Street over Sycamore Creek
FairPosted for loadIngham County, Michigan · In the City of Mason · Structure no. 000000000003961
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Sycamore Creek is a steel culvert carrying Elm Street over Sycamore Creek in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Sycamore Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Elm Street over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).
Who owns Elm Street over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.