US Bridges

Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn

PoorPosted for load

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 3 Iosco Twp · Structure no. 000000000005814

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMason Road
CrossesRed Cedar River Imp. Drn
LocationSec 3 Iosco Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4750
Coordinates42.59932, -84.07452
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,110 (2020)
Projected traffic6,132 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn carry?

About 5,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.