US Bridges

Putnam Street over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · In Williamston · Structure no. 000000000003962

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putnam Street over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Putnam Street over Red Cedar River 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2027. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPutnam Street
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationIn Williamston
RouteCity Street 3357
Coordinates42.6914, -84.28335
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2007)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Putnam Street over Red Cedar River built?

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

What condition is Putnam 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Putnam Street over Red Cedar River carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Putnam Street over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Putnam Street over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.