US Bridges

Eleven Mile Road over Waldo Drain

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 150 Ft N of Beaver RD · Structure no. 000000000000715

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eleven Mile Road over Waldo Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Eleven Mile Road over Waldo 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEleven Mile Road
CrossesWaldo Drain
Location150 Ft N of Beaver RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.66885, -84.10804
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2000)
Projected traffic558 by 2020
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$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eleven Mile Road over Waldo Drain built?

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

What condition is Eleven Mile Road over Waldo 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 Eleven Mile Road over Waldo Drain carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eleven Mile Road over Waldo Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Eleven Mile Road over Waldo Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.