Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Michigan · At Briggs Road · Structure no. 000000000000734
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2020. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Russell Road over Constant-Durussell Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.