US Bridges

Lansing Road over Shiawassee River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1.5 MI NE of Bancroft · Structure no. 000000000009783

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,699
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lansing Road over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lansing Road over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,699 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,011 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLansing Road
CrossesShiawassee River
Location1.5 MI NE of Bancroft
RouteCounty Highway 7628
Coordinates42.89606, -84.05447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,699 (2011)
Projected traffic4,011 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lansing Road over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lansing Road over Shiawassee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lansing Road over Shiawassee River carry?

About 2,699 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lansing Road over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lansing Road over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.