US Bridges

Farm Lane over Red Cedar River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · Michigan State University · Structure no. 000000000003965

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,510
1995 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Farm Lane over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Lane over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,788 by 2015. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarm Lane
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationMichigan State University
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.72769, -84.47784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,510 (1995)
Projected traffic20,788 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Farm Lane over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Lane over Red Cedar River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Lane over Red Cedar River carry?

About 11,510 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farm Lane over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Lane over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.