US Bridges

Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River

PoorPosted for load

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 22-23 Handy Twp · Structure no. 000000000005831

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 4,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,980 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFowlerville Road
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationSec 22-23 Handy Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4715
Coordinates42.64174, -84.07236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2019)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fowlerville Road over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.