US Bridges

Van Buren Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 15-22 Handy Twp · Structure no. 000000000005868

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn is a wood or timber slab carrying Van Buren Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,755 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Road
CrossesRed Cedar River Imp. Drn
LocationSec 15-22 Handy Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.64298, -84.08107
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2015)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Van Buren Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2015 count).

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

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Road over Red Cedar River Imp. Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.