US Bridges

Two Mile Road over Goetz Drain

Good

Bay County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Amelith RD · Structure no. 000000000000718

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Two Mile Road over Goetz Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Two Mile Road over Goetz Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2020. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTwo Mile Road
CrossesGoetz Drain
Location1.0 MI S of Amelith RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.52591, -83.93467
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2000)
Projected traffic187 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Two Mile Road over Goetz Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Two Mile Road over Goetz 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 Two Mile Road over Goetz Drain carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Two Mile Road over Goetz Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Two Mile Road over Goetz Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.