US Bridges

Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain

Poor

Ingham County, Michigan · Lansing Delhi Twp S 2-3 · Structure no. 000000000013398

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,294
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,558 by 2021. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAurelius Road
CrossesPawlowski Creek Drain
LocationLansing Delhi Twp S 2-3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.67547, -84.52353
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,294 (2010)
Projected traffic17,558 by 2021
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain carry?

About 13,294 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Aurelius Road over Pawlowski Creek Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.