US Bridges

Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · SEC15-16N.BRANCHTWP. · Structure no. 000000000005383

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,617
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,617 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,193 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Pleasant Road
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSEC15-16N.BRANCHTWP.
RouteCounty Highway 4461
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.20621, -83.1752
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,617 (2020)
Projected traffic3,193 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,617 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Pleasant Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.