US Bridges

Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 1000 Ft S of Townline RD · Structure no. 000000000000707

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMackinaw Road
CrossesJohnson Drain
Location1000 Ft S of Townline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.82246, -83.98655
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2020)
Projected traffic499 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain 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 Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mackinaw Road over Johnson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.