US Bridges

M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E of Munger · Structure no. 000000000000583

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,305
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2018. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesM-138
CrossesConstant Durussell Drain
Location3.5 MI E of Munger
RouteState Highway 138
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.52231, -83.70883
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2007)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M-138 over Constant Durussell Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.