US Bridges

Smith Road over Red Cedar River

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 13-14 Handy Twp · Structure no. 000000000005871

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Red Cedar River is a wood or timber slab carrying Smith Road over Red Cedar River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesSmith Road
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationSec 13-14 Handy Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.64478, -84.05296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Smith Road over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Red Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Smith Road over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.